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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,579.62, 8,366.38 and 2,295.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,579.62, 8,366.38 and 2,295.07 is: 3,441.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,579.62 : 8,366.38 = 2,295.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,579.62/8,366.38 = 2,295.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,579.62x = 8,366.38 × 2,295.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,579.62x = 19,201,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,201,427.75/5,579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.35

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