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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.46, 8,653.59 and 2,485.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.46, 8,653.59 and 2,485.08 is: 3,724.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.46 : 8,653.59 = 2,485.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.46/8,653.59 = 2,485.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.46x = 8,653.59 × 2,485.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.46x = 21,504,863.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,504,863.44/5,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.13

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