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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.40, 8,664.90 and 2,490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.40, 8,664.90 and 2,490.60 is: 3,735.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.40 : 8,664.90 = 2,490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.40/8,664.90 = 2,490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.40x = 8,664.90 × 2,490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.40x = 21,580,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,580,799.94/5,777.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.38

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