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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,566.92, 8,350.98 and 2,280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,566.92, 8,350.98 and 2,280.34 is: 3,420.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,566.92 : 8,350.98 = 2,280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,566.92/8,350.98 = 2,280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,566.92x = 8,350.98 × 2,280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,566.92x = 19,043,073.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,043,073.73/5,566.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.76

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