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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,782.98, 8,670.95 and 2,268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,782.98, 8,670.95 and 2,268.77 is: 3,401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,782.98 : 8,670.95 = 2,268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,782.98/8,670.95 = 2,268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,782.98x = 8,670.95 × 2,268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,782.98x = 19,672,391.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672,391.23/5,782.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.77

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