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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.16, 8,365.58 and 2,290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.16, 8,365.58 and 2,290.44 is: 3,435.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.16 : 8,365.58 = 2,290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.16/8,365.58 = 2,290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.16x = 8,365.58 × 2,290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.16x = 19,160,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,160,859.06/5,577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.59

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