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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.68, 8,768.52 and 2,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.68, 8,768.52 and 2,383.20 is: 3,574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.68 : 8,768.52 = 2,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.68/8,768.52 = 2,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.68x = 8,768.52 × 2,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.68x = 20,897,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,897,136.86/5,845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.80

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