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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.94, 8,664.84 and 2,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.94, 8,664.84 and 2,266.02 is: 3,399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.94 : 8,664.84 = 2,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.94/8,664.84 = 2,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.94x = 8,664.84 × 2,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.94x = 19,634,700.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,634,700.74/5,774.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.98

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