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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.20, 8,348.70 and 2,279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.20, 8,348.70 and 2,279.64 is: 3,419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.20 : 8,348.70 = 2,279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.20/8,348.70 = 2,279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.20x = 8,348.70 × 2,279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.20x = 19,032,030.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,032,030.47/5,566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.21

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