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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.48, 8,352.72 and 2,281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.48, 8,352.72 and 2,281.92 is: 3,421.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.48 : 8,352.72 = 2,281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.48/8,352.72 = 2,281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.48x = 8,352.72 × 2,281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.48x = 19,060,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,060,238.82/5,570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.65

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