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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.80, 8,354.70 and 2,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.80, 8,354.70 and 2,977.80 is: 4,466.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.80 : 8,354.70 = 2,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.80/8,354.70 = 2,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.80x = 8,354.70 × 2,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.80x = 24,878,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,878,625.66/5,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.70

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