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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,750.48, 8,627.96 and 2,288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,750.48, 8,627.96 and 2,288.08 is: 3,433.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,750.48 : 8,627.96 = 2,288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,750.48/8,627.96 = 2,288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,750.48x = 8,627.96 × 2,288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,750.48x = 19,741,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,741,462.72/5,750.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.01

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