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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,697.76, 8,549.52 and 2,235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,697.76, 8,549.52 and 2,235.04 is: 3,353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,697.76 : 8,549.52 = 2,235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,697.76/8,549.52 = 2,235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,697.76x = 8,549.52 × 2,235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,697.76x = 19,108,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,108,519.18/5,697.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.69

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