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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,738.42, 8,605.56 and 2,451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,738.42, 8,605.56 and 2,451.74 is: 3,676.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,738.42 : 8,605.56 = 2,451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,738.42/8,605.56 = 2,451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,738.42x = 8,605.56 × 2,451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,738.42x = 21,098,595.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,098,595.67/5,738.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.73

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