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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.41, 8,625.88 and 2,237.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.41, 8,625.88 and 2,237.95 is: 3,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.41 : 8,625.88 = 2,237.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.41/8,625.88 = 2,237.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.41x = 8,625.88 × 2,237.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.41x = 19,304,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,304,322.84/5,748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.20

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