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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.16, 8,606.88 and 2,276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.16, 8,606.88 and 2,276.52 is: 3,412.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.16 : 8,606.88 = 2,276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.16/8,606.88 = 2,276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.16x = 8,606.88 × 2,276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.16x = 19,593,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,593,734.46/5,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.85

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