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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,752.46, 8,624.64 and 2,239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,752.46, 8,624.64 and 2,239.76 is: 3,358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,752.46 : 8,624.64 = 2,239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,752.46/8,624.64 = 2,239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,752.46x = 8,624.64 × 2,239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,752.46x = 19,317,123.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,317,123.69/5,752.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.06

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