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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,738.50, 8,610.99 and 2,660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,738.50, 8,610.99 and 2,660.50 is: 3,992.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,738.50 : 8,610.99 = 2,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,738.50/8,610.99 = 2,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,738.50x = 8,610.99 × 2,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,738.50x = 22,909,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,909,538.90/5,738.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.25

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