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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,750.52, 8,619.97 and 2,238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,750.52, 8,619.97 and 2,238.33 is: 3,355.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,750.52 : 8,619.97 = 2,238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,750.52/8,619.97 = 2,238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,750.52x = 8,619.97 × 2,238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,750.52x = 19,294,368.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,294,368.38/5,750.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.24

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