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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.94, 8,619.65 and 2,237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.94, 8,619.65 and 2,237.48 is: 3,355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.94 : 8,619.65 = 2,237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.94/8,619.65 = 2,237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.94x = 8,619.65 × 2,237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.94x = 19,286,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,286,294.48/5,747.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.34

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