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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.80, 8,619.44 and 2,237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.80, 8,619.44 and 2,237.34 is: 3,355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.80 : 8,619.44 = 2,237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.80/8,619.44 = 2,237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.80x = 8,619.44 × 2,237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.80x = 19,284,617.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,284,617.89/5,747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.13

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