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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,732.41, 8,599.08 and 2,445.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,732.41, 8,599.08 and 2,445.55 is: 3,668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,732.41 : 8,599.08 = 2,445.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,732.41/8,599.08 = 2,445.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,732.41x = 8,599.08 × 2,445.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,732.41x = 21,029,480.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,029,480.09/5,732.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.52

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