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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,614.48, 8,422.26 and 2,283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,614.48, 8,422.26 and 2,283.04 is: 3,424.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,614.48 : 8,422.26 = 2,283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,614.48/8,422.26 = 2,283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,614.48x = 8,422.26 × 2,283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,614.48x = 19,228,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,228,356.47/5,614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.78

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