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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.76, 8,367.30 and 2,290.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.76, 8,367.30 and 2,290.38 is: 3,435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.76 : 8,367.30 = 2,290.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.76/8,367.30 = 2,290.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.76x = 8,367.30 × 2,290.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.76x = 19,164,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,164,265.20/5,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.83

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