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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,574.66, 8,364.42 and 2,288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,574.66, 8,364.42 and 2,288.52 is: 3,433.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,574.66 : 8,364.42 = 2,288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,574.66/8,364.42 = 2,288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,574.66x = 8,364.42 × 2,288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,574.66x = 19,142,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,142,142.46/5,574.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.78

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