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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,695.75, 8,544.84 and 2,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,695.75, 8,544.84 and 2,233 is: 3,349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,695.75 : 8,544.84 = 2,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,695.75/8,544.84 = 2,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,695.75x = 8,544.84 × 2,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,695.75x = 19,080,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,080,627.72/5,695.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.98

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