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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.22, 8,340.34 and 2,229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.22, 8,340.34 and 2,229.98 is: 3,344.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.22 : 8,340.34 = 2,229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.22/8,340.34 = 2,229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.22x = 8,340.34 × 2,229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.22x = 18,598,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,598,791.39/5,560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.97

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