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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.53, 8,337.69 and 2,270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.53, 8,337.69 and 2,270.04 is: 3,403.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.53 : 8,337.69 = 2,270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.53/8,337.69 = 2,270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.53x = 8,337.69 × 2,270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.53x = 18,926,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,926,889.81/5,560.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.79

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