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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,622.92, 8,433.54 and 2,290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,622.92, 8,433.54 and 2,290.58 is: 3,435.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,622.92 : 8,433.54 = 2,290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,622.92/8,433.54 = 2,290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,622.92x = 8,433.54 × 2,290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,622.92x = 19,317,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,317,698.05/5,622.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.53

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