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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,718.08, 8,577.62 and 2,254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,718.08, 8,577.62 and 2,254.52 is: 3,381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,718.08 : 8,577.62 = 2,254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,718.08/8,577.62 = 2,254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,718.08x = 8,577.62 × 2,254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,718.08x = 19,338,415.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,338,415.84/5,718.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.98

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