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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,557.44, 8,335.92 and 2,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,557.44, 8,335.92 and 2,270.40 is: 3,405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,557.44 : 8,335.92 = 2,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,557.44/8,335.92 = 2,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,557.44x = 8,335.92 × 2,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,557.44x = 18,925,872.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,925,872.77/5,557.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.50

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