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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,779.07, 8,670.35 and 2,445.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,779.07, 8,670.35 and 2,445.61 is: 3,669.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,779.07 : 8,670.35 = 2,445.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,779.07/8,670.35 = 2,445.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,779.07x = 8,670.35 × 2,445.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,779.07x = 21,204,260.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,204,260.76/5,779.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.15

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