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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.70, 8,598.92 and 2,806.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.70, 8,598.92 and 2,806.61 is: 4,210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.70 : 8,598.92 = 2,806.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.70/8,598.92 = 2,806.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.70x = 8,598.92 × 2,806.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.70x = 24,133,757.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,133,757.83/5,731.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.58

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