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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.39, 8,624.56 and 2,460.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.39, 8,624.56 and 2,460.53 is: 3,687.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.39 : 8,624.56 = 2,460.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.39/8,624.56 = 2,460.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.39x = 8,624.56 × 2,460.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.39x = 21,220,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,220,988.62/5,754.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.79

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