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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.26, 8,622.40 and 2,285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.26, 8,622.40 and 2,285.50 is: 3,428.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.26 : 8,622.40 = 2,285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.26/8,622.40 = 2,285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.26x = 8,622.40 × 2,285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.26x = 19,706,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,706,495.20/5,748.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.25

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