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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.62, 8,364.96 and 2,290.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.62, 8,364.96 and 2,290.98 is: 3,437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.62 : 8,364.96 = 2,290.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.62/8,364.96 = 2,290.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.62x = 8,364.96 × 2,290.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.62x = 19,163,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,163,956.06/5,575.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.10

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