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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.48, 8,627.22 and 2,242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.48, 8,627.22 and 2,242.56 is: 3,363.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.48 : 8,627.22 = 2,242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.48/8,627.22 = 2,242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.48x = 8,627.22 × 2,242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.48x = 19,347,058.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,347,058.48/5,751.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.84

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