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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.75, 8,354.49 and 2,280.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.75, 8,354.49 and 2,280.61 is: 3,420.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.75 : 8,354.49 = 2,280.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.75/8,354.49 = 2,280.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.75x = 8,354.49 × 2,280.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.75x = 19,053,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,053,333.44/5,569.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.86

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