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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.92, 8,341.38 and 2,230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.92, 8,341.38 and 2,230.68 is: 3,346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.92 : 8,341.38 = 2,230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.92/8,341.38 = 2,230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.92x = 8,341.38 × 2,230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.92x = 18,606,949.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,606,949.54/5,560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.02

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