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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.56, 8,630.91 and 2,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.56, 8,630.91 and 2,290 is: 3,435.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.56 : 8,630.91 = 2,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.56/8,630.91 = 2,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.56x = 8,630.91 × 2,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.56x = 19,764,783.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,764,783.90/5,753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.23

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