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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,732.83, 8,599.92 and 2,446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,732.83, 8,599.92 and 2,446.30 is: 3,669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,732.83 : 8,599.92 = 2,446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,732.83/8,599.92 = 2,446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,732.83x = 8,599.92 × 2,446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,732.83x = 21,037,984.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,037,984.30/5,732.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.74

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