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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.91, 8,344.42 and 2,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.91, 8,344.42 and 2,276.30 is: 3,415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.91 : 8,344.42 = 2,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.91/8,344.42 = 2,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.91x = 8,344.42 × 2,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.91x = 18,994,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,994,403.25/5,560.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.70

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