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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.49, 8,619.28 and 2,237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.49, 8,619.28 and 2,237.22 is: 3,355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.49 : 8,619.28 = 2,237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.49/8,619.28 = 2,237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.49x = 8,619.28 × 2,237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.49x = 19,283,220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,283,220.01/5,747.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.07

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