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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.45, 8,588.46 and 2,219.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.45, 8,588.46 and 2,219.10 is: 3,327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.45 : 8,588.46 = 2,219.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.45/8,588.46 = 2,219.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.45x = 8,588.46 × 2,219.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.45x = 19,058,651.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,058,651.59/5,727.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.60

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