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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.17, 8,630.92 and 2,244.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.17, 8,630.92 and 2,244.95 is: 3,366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.17 : 8,630.92 = 2,244.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.17/8,630.92 = 2,244.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.17x = 8,630.92 × 2,244.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.17x = 19,375,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,375,983.85/5,755.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.71

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