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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,574.21, 8,348.97 and 2,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,574.21, 8,348.97 and 2,277.30 is: 3,410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,574.21 : 8,348.97 = 2,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,574.21/8,348.97 = 2,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,574.21x = 8,348.97 × 2,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,574.21x = 19,013,067.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,013,067.64/5,574.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.90

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