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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,738.64, 8,607.96 and 2,275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,738.64, 8,607.96 and 2,275.92 is: 3,413.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,738.64 : 8,607.96 = 2,275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,738.64/8,607.96 = 2,275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,738.64x = 8,607.96 × 2,275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,738.64x = 19,591,028.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,591,028.32/5,738.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.88

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