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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.34, 8,358.94 and 2,283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.34, 8,358.94 and 2,283.46 is: 3,426.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.34 : 8,358.94 = 2,283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.34/8,358.94 = 2,283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.34x = 8,358.94 × 2,283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.34x = 19,087,305.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,087,305.13/5,570.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.60

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