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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.59, 8,366.69 and 1,880.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.59, 8,366.69 and 1,880.96 is: 2,821.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.59 : 8,366.69 = 1,880.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.59/8,366.69 = 1,880.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.59x = 8,366.69 × 1,880.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.59x = 15,737,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,737,372.09/5,577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.53

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