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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,738.99, 8,606.66 and 2,228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,738.99, 8,606.66 and 2,228.75 is: 3,342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,738.99 : 8,606.66 = 2,228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,738.99/8,606.66 = 2,228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,738.99x = 8,606.66 × 2,228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,738.99x = 19,182,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,182,071.57/5,738.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.42

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