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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,730.22, 8,597.88 and 2,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,730.22, 8,597.88 and 2,445.40 is: 3,669.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,730.22 : 8,597.88 = 2,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,730.22/8,597.88 = 2,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,730.22x = 8,597.88 × 2,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,730.22x = 21,025,255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,025,255.75/5,730.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.19

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