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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.82, 8,632.44 and 2,245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.82, 8,632.44 and 2,245.92 is: 3,368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.82 : 8,632.44 = 2,245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.82/8,632.44 = 2,245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.82x = 8,632.44 × 2,245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.82x = 19,387,769.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,387,769.64/5,755.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.38

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