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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,729.79, 8,588.69 and 2,399.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,729.79, 8,588.69 and 2,399.94 is: 3,597.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,729.79 : 8,588.69 = 2,399.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,729.79/8,588.69 = 2,399.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,729.79x = 8,588.69 × 2,399.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,729.79x = 20,612,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,612,328.68/5,729.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.40

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