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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,760.05, 8,638.23 and 2,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,760.05, 8,638.23 and 2,249.20 is: 3,373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,760.05 : 8,638.23 = 2,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,760.05/8,638.23 = 2,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,760.05x = 8,638.23 × 2,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,760.05x = 19,429,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,429,113.50/5,760.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.08

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