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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,737.79, 8,602.95 and 2,408.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,737.79, 8,602.95 and 2,408.33 is: 3,610.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,737.79 : 8,602.95 = 2,408.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,737.79/8,602.95 = 2,408.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,737.79x = 8,602.95 × 2,408.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,737.79x = 20,718,742.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,718,742.57/5,737.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.93

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