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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.39, 8,619.83 and 2,460.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.39, 8,619.83 and 2,460.61 is: 3,687.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.39 : 8,619.83 = 2,460.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.39/8,619.83 = 2,460.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.39x = 8,619.83 × 2,460.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.39x = 21,210,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,210,039.90/5,751.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.81

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