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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,739.81, 8,602.43 and 2,449.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,739.81, 8,602.43 and 2,449.59 is: 3,671.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,739.81 : 8,602.43 = 2,449.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,739.81/8,602.43 = 2,449.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,739.81x = 8,602.43 × 2,449.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,739.81x = 21,072,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,072,414.26/5,739.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.27

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