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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.02, 8,626.72 and 2,242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.02, 8,626.72 and 2,242.84 is: 3,362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.02 : 8,626.72 = 2,242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.02/8,626.72 = 2,242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.02x = 8,626.72 × 2,242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.02x = 19,348,352.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,348,352.68/5,755.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.00

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