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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,734.23, 8,601.39 and 2,271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,734.23, 8,601.39 and 2,271.48 is: 3,407.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,734.23 : 8,601.39 = 2,271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,734.23/8,601.39 = 2,271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,734.23x = 8,601.39 × 2,271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,734.23x = 19,537,885.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,537,885.36/5,734.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.24

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