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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.63, 8,633.06 and 2,244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.63, 8,633.06 and 2,244.49 is: 3,367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.63 : 8,633.06 = 2,244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.63/8,633.06 = 2,244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.63x = 8,633.06 × 2,244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.63x = 19,376,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,376,827.20/5,754.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.17

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