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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.40, 8,632.72 and 2,244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.40, 8,632.72 and 2,244.76 is: 3,366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.40 : 8,632.72 = 2,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.40/8,632.72 = 2,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.40x = 8,632.72 × 2,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.40x = 19,378,408.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,378,408.02/5,755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.99

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