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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.46, 8,608.60 and 2,408.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.46, 8,608.60 and 2,408.82 is: 3,611.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.46 : 8,608.60 = 2,408.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.46/8,608.60 = 2,408.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.46x = 8,608.60 × 2,408.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.46x = 20,736,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,736,567.85/5,741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.72

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