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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,744.26, 8,616.42 and 2,281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,744.26, 8,616.42 and 2,281.51 is: 3,422.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,744.26 : 8,616.42 = 2,281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,744.26/8,616.42 = 2,281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,744.26x = 8,616.42 × 2,281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,744.26x = 19,658,448.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,658,448.39/5,744.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.28

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