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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,740.66, 8,611.94 and 2,451.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,740.66, 8,611.94 and 2,451.79 is: 3,678.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,740.66 : 8,611.94 = 2,451.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,740.66/8,611.94 = 2,451.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,740.66x = 8,611.94 × 2,451.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,740.66x = 21,114,668.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,114,668.37/5,740.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.09

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