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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,762.66, 8,640.17 and 2,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,762.66, 8,640.17 and 2,253 is: 3,378.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,762.66 : 8,640.17 = 2,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,762.66/8,640.17 = 2,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,762.66x = 8,640.17 × 2,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,762.66x = 19,466,303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,466,303.01/5,762.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.01

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