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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.70, 8,588.84 and 2,219.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.70, 8,588.84 and 2,219.35 is: 3,327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.70 : 8,588.84 = 2,219.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.70/8,588.84 = 2,219.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.70x = 8,588.84 × 2,219.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.70x = 19,061,642.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,061,642.05/5,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.97

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