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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,738.70, 8,602.47 and 2,452.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,738.70, 8,602.47 and 2,452.62 is: 3,676.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,738.70 : 8,602.47 = 2,452.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,738.70/8,602.47 = 2,452.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,738.70x = 8,602.47 × 2,452.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,738.70x = 21,098,589.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,098,589.97/5,738.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.55

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