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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.19, 8,355.69 and 2,283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.19, 8,355.69 and 2,283.48 is: 3,425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.19 : 8,355.69 = 2,283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.19/8,355.69 = 2,283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.19x = 8,355.69 × 2,283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.19x = 19,080,051.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,080,051.00/5,570.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.39

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