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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,738.78, 8,607.90 and 2,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,738.78, 8,607.90 and 2,273.60 is: 3,410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,738.78 : 8,607.90 = 2,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,738.78/8,607.90 = 2,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,738.78x = 8,607.90 × 2,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,738.78x = 19,570,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,570,921.44/5,738.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.29

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