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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,579.55, 8,371.76 and 2,293.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,579.55, 8,371.76 and 2,293.38 is: 3,441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,579.55 : 8,371.76 = 2,293.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,579.55/8,371.76 = 2,293.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,579.55x = 8,371.76 × 2,293.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,579.55x = 19,199,615.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,199,615.48/5,579.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.07

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