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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.30, 8,588.84 and 2,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.30, 8,588.84 and 2,441.08 is: 3,658.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.30 : 8,588.84 = 2,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.30/8,588.84 = 2,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.30x = 8,588.84 × 2,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.30x = 20,966,045.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,966,045.55/5,731.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.17

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