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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.05, 8,618.88 and 2,235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.05, 8,618.88 and 2,235.89 is: 3,352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.05 : 8,618.88 = 2,235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.05/8,618.88 = 2,235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.05x = 8,618.88 × 2,235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.05x = 19,270,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,270,824.51/5,748.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.59

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