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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,729.83, 8,587.05 and 2,442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,729.83, 8,587.05 and 2,442.04 is: 3,659.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,729.83 : 8,587.05 = 2,442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,729.83/8,587.05 = 2,442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,729.83x = 8,587.05 × 2,442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,729.83x = 20,969,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,969,919.58/5,729.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.78

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