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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,740.36, 8,603.34 and 2,449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,740.36, 8,603.34 and 2,449.60 is: 3,671.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,740.36 : 8,603.34 = 2,449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,740.36/8,603.34 = 2,449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,740.36x = 8,603.34 × 2,449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,740.36x = 21,074,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,074,741.66/5,740.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.33

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