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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,740.26, 8,611.74 and 2,277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,740.26, 8,611.74 and 2,277.51 is: 3,416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,740.26 : 8,611.74 = 2,277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,740.26/8,611.74 = 2,277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,740.26x = 8,611.74 × 2,277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,740.26x = 19,613,323.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,613,323.97/5,740.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.80

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