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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.74, 8,596.80 and 2,444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.74, 8,596.80 and 2,444.76 is: 3,666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.74 : 8,596.80 = 2,444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.74/8,596.80 = 2,444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.74x = 8,596.80 × 2,444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.74x = 21,017,112.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,017,112.77/5,731.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.79

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