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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,762.94, 8,642.48 and 2,252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,762.94, 8,642.48 and 2,252.04 is: 3,377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,762.94 : 8,642.48 = 2,252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,762.94/8,642.48 = 2,252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,762.94x = 8,642.48 × 2,252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,762.94x = 19,463,167.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,463,167.45/5,762.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.30

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