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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.46, 8,365.96 and 2,290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.46, 8,365.96 and 2,290.46 is: 3,435.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.46 : 8,365.96 = 2,290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.46/8,365.96 = 2,290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.46x = 8,365.96 × 2,290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.46x = 19,161,933.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,161,933.69/5,577.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.60

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