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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.19, 8,355.54 and 2,280.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.19, 8,355.54 and 2,280.97 is: 3,421.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.19 : 8,355.54 = 2,280.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.19/8,355.54 = 2,280.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.19x = 8,355.54 × 2,280.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.19x = 19,058,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,058,749.18/5,570.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.56

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