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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,704.44, 8,556.72 and 2,194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,704.44, 8,556.72 and 2,194.08 is: 3,291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,704.44 : 8,556.72 = 2,194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,704.44/8,556.72 = 2,194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,704.44x = 8,556.72 × 2,194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,704.44x = 18,774,128.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,774,128.22/5,704.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.14

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