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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.74, 8,632.33 and 2,245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.74, 8,632.33 and 2,245.84 is: 3,368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.74 : 8,632.33 = 2,245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.74/8,632.33 = 2,245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.74x = 8,632.33 × 2,245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.74x = 19,386,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,386,820.78/5,755.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.26

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