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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,730.95, 8,596.88 and 2,444.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,730.95, 8,596.88 and 2,444.07 is: 3,666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,730.95 : 8,596.88 = 2,444.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,730.95/8,596.88 = 2,444.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,730.95x = 8,596.88 × 2,444.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,730.95x = 21,011,419.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,011,419.43/5,730.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.30

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