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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,734.48, 8,601.48 and 2,223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,734.48, 8,601.48 and 2,223.52 is: 3,335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,734.48 : 8,601.48 = 2,223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,734.48/8,601.48 = 2,223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,734.48x = 8,601.48 × 2,223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,734.48x = 19,125,562.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,125,562.81/5,734.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.19

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