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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.34, 8,360.44 and 2,284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.34, 8,360.44 and 2,284.46 is: 3,428.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.34 : 8,360.44 = 2,284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.34/8,360.44 = 2,284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.34x = 8,360.44 × 2,284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.34x = 19,099,090.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,099,090.76/5,571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.10

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