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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.44, 8,643.36 and 2,297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.44, 8,643.36 and 2,297.68 is: 3,448.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.44 : 8,643.36 = 2,297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.44/8,643.36 = 2,297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.44x = 8,643.36 × 2,297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.44x = 19,859,675.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,859,675.40/5,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.20

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