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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,744.60, 8,609.45 and 2,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,744.60, 8,609.45 and 2,579.70 is: 3,866.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,744.60 : 8,609.45 = 2,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,744.60/8,609.45 = 2,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,744.60x = 8,609.45 × 2,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,744.60x = 22,209,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,209,781.50/5,744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.20

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