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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,565.48, 8,348.28 and 2,278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,565.48, 8,348.28 and 2,278.92 is: 3,418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,565.48 : 8,348.28 = 2,278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,565.48/8,348.28 = 2,278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,565.48x = 8,348.28 × 2,278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,565.48x = 19,025,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,025,062.26/5,565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.40

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