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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,688.45, 8,531.48 and 2,177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,688.45, 8,531.48 and 2,177.28 is: 3,265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,688.45 : 8,531.48 = 2,177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,688.45/8,531.48 = 2,177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,688.45x = 8,531.48 × 2,177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,688.45x = 18,575,426.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,575,426.22/5,688.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.46

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