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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,749.73, 8,617.37 and 2,458.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,749.73, 8,617.37 and 2,458.95 is: 3,685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,749.73 : 8,617.37 = 2,458.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,749.73/8,617.37 = 2,458.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,749.73x = 8,617.37 × 2,458.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,749.73x = 21,189,669.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,189,669.67/5,749.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.34

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