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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,752.13, 8,628.19 and 2,291.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,752.13, 8,628.19 and 2,291.81 is: 3,437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,752.13 : 8,628.19 = 2,291.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,752.13/8,628.19 = 2,291.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,752.13x = 8,628.19 × 2,291.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,752.13x = 19,774,123.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,774,123.25/5,752.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.71

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