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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.88, 8,744.13 and 2,274.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.88, 8,744.13 and 2,274.18 is: 3,409.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.88 : 8,744.13 = 2,274.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.88/8,744.13 = 2,274.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.88x = 8,744.13 × 2,274.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.88x = 19,885,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,885,706.55/5,832.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.24

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