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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.41, 8,597.58 and 2,444.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.41, 8,597.58 and 2,444.55 is: 3,667.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.41 : 8,597.58 = 2,444.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.41/8,597.58 = 2,444.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.41x = 8,597.58 × 2,444.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.41x = 21,017,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,017,214.19/5,731.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.02

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