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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.74, 8,366.38 and 2,290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.74, 8,366.38 and 2,290.75 is: 3,436.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.74 : 8,366.38 = 2,290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.74/8,366.38 = 2,290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.74x = 8,366.38 × 2,290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.74x = 19,165,264.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,165,264.78/5,577.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.03

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