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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.36, 8,601.83 and 2,402.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.36, 8,601.83 and 2,402.25 is: 3,599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.36 : 8,601.83 = 2,402.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.36/8,601.83 = 2,402.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.36x = 8,601.83 × 2,402.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.36x = 20,663,734.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,663,734.11/5,741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.10

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