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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,746.26, 8,619.42 and 2,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,746.26, 8,619.42 and 2,283.52 is: 3,425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,746.26 : 8,619.42 = 2,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,746.26/8,619.42 = 2,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,746.26x = 8,619.42 × 2,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,746.26x = 19,682,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,682,617.96/5,746.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.29

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