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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.83, 8,598.42 and 2,445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.83, 8,598.42 and 2,445.30 is: 3,668.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.83 : 8,598.42 = 2,445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.83/8,598.42 = 2,445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.83x = 8,598.42 × 2,445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.83x = 21,025,716.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,025,716.43/5,731.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.24

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