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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.22, 8,350.88 and 2,280.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.22, 8,350.88 and 2,280.31 is: 3,420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.22 : 8,350.88 = 2,280.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.22/8,350.88 = 2,280.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.22x = 8,350.88 × 2,280.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.22x = 19,042,562.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,042,562.89/5,567.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.48

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