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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.70, 8,612.55 and 2,819.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.70, 8,612.55 and 2,819.40 is: 4,229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.70 : 8,612.55 = 2,819.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.70/8,612.55 = 2,819.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.70x = 8,612.55 × 2,819.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.70x = 24,282,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,282,223.47/5,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.10

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