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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.51, 8,625.70 and 2,288.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.51, 8,625.70 and 2,288.71 is: 3,430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.51 : 8,625.70 = 2,288.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.51/8,625.70 = 2,288.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.51x = 8,625.70 × 2,288.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.51x = 19,741,725.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,741,725.85/5,755.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.06

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