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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.63, 8,348.16 and 2,280.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.63, 8,348.16 and 2,280.93 is: 3,418.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.63 : 8,348.16 = 2,280.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.63/8,348.16 = 2,280.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.63x = 8,348.16 × 2,280.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.63x = 19,041,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,041,545.84/5,569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.82

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