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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.08, 8,622.69 and 2,238.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.08, 8,622.69 and 2,238.35 is: 3,357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.08 : 8,622.69 = 2,238.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.08/8,622.69 = 2,238.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.08x = 8,622.69 × 2,238.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.08x = 19,300,598.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,300,598.16/5,748.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.75

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