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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.32, 8,622.68 and 2,238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.32, 8,622.68 and 2,238.59 is: 3,357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.32 : 8,622.68 = 2,238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.32/8,622.68 = 2,238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.32x = 8,622.68 × 2,238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.32x = 19,302,590.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,302,590.91/5,748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.96

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