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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.59, 8,631.89 and 2,465.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.59, 8,631.89 and 2,465.55 is: 3,698.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.59 : 8,631.89 = 2,465.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.59/8,631.89 = 2,465.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.59x = 8,631.89 × 2,465.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.59x = 21,282,356.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,282,356.39/5,754.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.33

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