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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.90, 8,354.85 and 2,283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.90, 8,354.85 and 2,283.02 is: 3,424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.90 : 8,354.85 = 2,283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.90/8,354.85 = 2,283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.90x = 8,354.85 × 2,283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.90x = 19,074,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,074,270.64/5,569.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.53

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