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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,744.39, 8,609.22 and 2,970.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,744.39, 8,609.22 and 2,970.54 is: 4,452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,744.39 : 8,609.22 = 2,970.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,744.39/8,609.22 = 2,970.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,744.39x = 8,609.22 × 2,970.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,744.39x = 25,574,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,574,032.38/5,744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.01

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