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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,757.52, 8,630.48 and 2,245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,757.52, 8,630.48 and 2,245.34 is: 3,365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,757.52 : 8,630.48 = 2,245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,757.52/8,630.48 = 2,245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,757.52x = 8,630.48 × 2,245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,757.52x = 19,378,361.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,378,361.96/5,757.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.75

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