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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.92, 8,598.34 and 2,445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.92, 8,598.34 and 2,445.06 is: 3,667.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.92 : 8,598.34 = 2,445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.92/8,598.34 = 2,445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.92x = 8,598.34 × 2,445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.92x = 21,023,457.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,023,457.20/5,731.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.79

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