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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,739.22, 8,608.81 and 2,041.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,739.22, 8,608.81 and 2,041.59 is: 3,062.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,739.22 : 8,608.81 = 2,041.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,739.22/8,608.81 = 2,041.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,739.22x = 8,608.81 × 2,041.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,739.22x = 17,575,659.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,575,659.13/5,739.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.38

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