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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,730.76, 8,588.58 and 2,266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,730.76, 8,588.58 and 2,266.12 is: 3,396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,730.76 : 8,588.58 = 2,266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,730.76/8,588.58 = 2,266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,730.76x = 8,588.58 × 2,266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,730.76x = 19,462,752.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,462,752.91/5,730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.19

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