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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,577.96, 8,359.66 and 2,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,577.96, 8,359.66 and 2,287.20 is: 3,427.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,577.96 : 8,359.66 = 2,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,577.96/8,359.66 = 2,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,577.96x = 8,359.66 × 2,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,577.96x = 19,120,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,120,214.35/5,577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.81

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