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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,564.40, 8,346.42 and 2,277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,564.40, 8,346.42 and 2,277.48 is: 3,416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,564.40 : 8,346.42 = 2,277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,564.40/8,346.42 = 2,277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,564.40x = 8,346.42 × 2,277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,564.40x = 19,008,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,008,804.62/5,564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.15

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