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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.50, 8,361.48 and 2,288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.50, 8,361.48 and 2,288.54 is: 3,430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.50 : 8,361.48 = 2,288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.50/8,361.48 = 2,288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.50x = 8,361.48 × 2,288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.50x = 19,135,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,135,581.44/5,577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.85

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