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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,729.63, 8,588.50 and 2,444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,729.63, 8,588.50 and 2,444.81 is: 3,664.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,729.63 : 8,588.50 = 2,444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,729.63/8,588.50 = 2,444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,729.63x = 8,588.50 × 2,444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,729.63x = 20,997,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,997,201.63/5,729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.67

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