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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,771.70, 8,656.94 and 2,484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,771.70, 8,656.94 and 2,484.32 is: 3,726.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,771.70 : 8,656.94 = 2,484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,771.70/8,656.94 = 2,484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,771.70x = 8,656.94 × 2,484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,771.70x = 21,506,572.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,506,572.11/5,771.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.21

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