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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,758.52, 8,631.98 and 2,246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,758.52, 8,631.98 and 2,246.34 is: 3,367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,758.52 : 8,631.98 = 2,246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,758.52/8,631.98 = 2,246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,758.52x = 8,631.98 × 2,246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,758.52x = 19,390,361.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,390,361.95/5,758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.25

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