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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,732.76, 8,599.54 and 2,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,732.76, 8,599.54 and 2,270 is: 3,405.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,732.76 : 8,599.54 = 2,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,732.76/8,599.54 = 2,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,732.76x = 8,599.54 × 2,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,732.76x = 19,520,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,520,955.80/5,732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.16

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