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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,742.69, 8,615.66 and 2,282.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,742.69, 8,615.66 and 2,282.37 is: 3,424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,742.69 : 8,615.66 = 2,282.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,742.69/8,615.66 = 2,282.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,742.69x = 8,615.66 × 2,282.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,742.69x = 19,664,112.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,664,112.50/5,742.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.20

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