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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.59, 7,909.61 and 3,341.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.59, 7,909.61 and 3,341.39 is: 4,611.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.59 : 7,909.61 = 3,341.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.59/7,909.61 = 3,341.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.59x = 7,909.61 × 3,341.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.59x = 26,429,091.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,429,091.76/5,731.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.13

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