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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,744.50, 8,618.97 and 2,236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,744.50, 8,618.97 and 2,236.98 is: 3,356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,744.50 : 8,618.97 = 2,236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,744.50/8,618.97 = 2,236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,744.50x = 8,618.97 × 2,236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,744.50x = 19,280,463.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,280,463.51/5,744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.33

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