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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.81, 8,592.80 and 2,265.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.81, 8,592.80 and 2,265.33 is: 3,398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.81 : 8,592.80 = 2,265.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.81/8,592.80 = 2,265.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.81x = 8,592.80 × 2,265.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.81x = 19,465,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,465,516.30/5,727.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.42

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