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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.48, 8,615.46 and 2,454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.48, 8,615.46 and 2,454.32 is: 3,682.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.48 : 8,615.46 = 2,454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.48/8,615.46 = 2,454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.48x = 8,615.46 × 2,454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.48x = 21,145,095.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,145,095.79/5,741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.87

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