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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,567.84, 8,346.72 and 2,280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,567.84, 8,346.72 and 2,280.32 is: 3,418.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,567.84 : 8,346.72 = 2,280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,567.84/8,346.72 = 2,280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,567.84x = 8,346.72 × 2,280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,567.84x = 19,033,192.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,033,192.55/5,567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.42

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