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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,770.69, 8,652.33 and 2,438.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,770.69, 8,652.33 and 2,438.03 is: 3,655.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,770.69 : 8,652.33 = 2,438.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,770.69/8,652.33 = 2,438.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,770.69x = 8,652.33 × 2,438.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,770.69x = 21,094,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,094,661.74/5,770.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.49

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