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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.17, 8,599.82 and 2,446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.17, 8,599.82 and 2,446.58 is: 3,671.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.17 : 8,599.82 = 2,446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.17/8,599.82 = 2,446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.17x = 8,599.82 × 2,446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.17x = 21,040,092.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,040,092.38/5,731.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.17

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