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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,705.44, 8,558.22 and 2,195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,705.44, 8,558.22 and 2,195.08 is: 3,292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,705.44 : 8,558.22 = 2,195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,705.44/8,558.22 = 2,195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,705.44x = 8,558.22 × 2,195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,705.44x = 18,785,977.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,785,977.56/5,705.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.64

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