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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,744.48, 8,615.36 and 2,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,744.48, 8,615.36 and 2,233.44 is: 3,349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,744.48 : 8,615.36 = 2,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,744.48/8,615.36 = 2,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,744.48x = 8,615.36 × 2,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,744.48x = 19,241,889.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,241,889.64/5,744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.63

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