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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.57, 8,280.81 and 2,597.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.57, 8,280.81 and 2,597.28 is: 3,895.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.57 : 8,280.81 = 2,597.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.57/8,280.81 = 2,597.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.57x = 8,280.81 × 2,597.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.57x = 21,507,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,507,582.20/5,520.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.90

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