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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.67, 8,610.69 and 2,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.67, 8,610.69 and 2,231.44 is: 3,346.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.67 : 8,610.69 = 2,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.67/8,610.69 = 2,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.67x = 8,610.69 × 2,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.67x = 19,214,238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,214,238.09/5,741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.45

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