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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,578.66, 8,366.61 and 2,292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,578.66, 8,366.61 and 2,292.67 is: 3,438.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,578.66 : 8,366.61 = 2,292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,578.66/8,366.61 = 2,292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,578.66x = 8,366.61 × 2,292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,578.66x = 19,181,875.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,181,875.75/5,578.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.44

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