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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,740.49, 8,608.90 and 2,230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,740.49, 8,608.90 and 2,230.25 is: 3,344.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,740.49 : 8,608.90 = 2,230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,740.49/8,608.90 = 2,230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,740.49x = 8,608.90 × 2,230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,740.49x = 19,199,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,199,999.23/5,740.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.66

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