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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,561.58, 8,340.93 and 2,274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,561.58, 8,340.93 and 2,274.06 is: 3,410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,561.58 : 8,340.93 = 2,274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,561.58/8,340.93 = 2,274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,561.58x = 8,340.93 × 2,274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,561.58x = 18,967,775.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,967,775.28/5,561.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.50

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