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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,772.48, 8,657.22 and 2,074.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,772.48, 8,657.22 and 2,074.28 is: 3,110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,772.48 : 8,657.22 = 2,074.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,772.48/8,657.22 = 2,074.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,772.48x = 8,657.22 × 2,074.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,772.48x = 17,957,498.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,957,498.30/5,772.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.88

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