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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,703.84, 8,555.76 and 2,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,703.84, 8,555.76 and 2,241 is: 3,361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,703.84 : 8,555.76 = 2,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,703.84/8,555.76 = 2,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,703.84x = 8,555.76 × 2,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,703.84x = 19,173,458.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,173,458.16/5,703.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.50

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