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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,780.23, 8,675.26 and 2,272.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,780.23, 8,675.26 and 2,272.69 is: 3,410.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,780.23 : 8,675.26 = 2,272.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,780.23/8,675.26 = 2,272.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,780.23x = 8,675.26 × 2,272.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,780.23x = 19,716,176.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,716,176.65/5,780.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.97

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