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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,729.31, 8,596.42 and 2,398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,729.31, 8,596.42 and 2,398.34 is: 3,598.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,729.31 : 8,596.42 = 2,398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,729.31/8,596.42 = 2,398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,729.31x = 8,596.42 × 2,398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,729.31x = 20,617,102.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,617,102.08/5,729.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.53

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