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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.08, 8,637.28 and 2,249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.08, 8,637.28 and 2,249.16 is: 3,373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.08 : 8,637.28 = 2,249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.08/8,637.28 = 2,249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.08x = 8,637.28 × 2,249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.08x = 19,426,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,426,624.68/5,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.22

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