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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.44, 8,637.36 and 2,293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.44, 8,637.36 and 2,293.68 is: 3,442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.44 : 8,637.36 = 2,293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.44/8,637.36 = 2,293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.44x = 8,637.36 × 2,293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.44x = 19,811,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,811,339.88/5,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.19

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