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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,737.23, 8,605.89 and 2,274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,737.23, 8,605.89 and 2,274.48 is: 3,411.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,737.23 : 8,605.89 = 2,274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,737.23/8,605.89 = 2,274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,737.23x = 8,605.89 × 2,274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,737.23x = 19,573,924.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,573,924.69/5,737.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.74

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