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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,580.16, 8,370.24 and 2,500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,580.16, 8,370.24 and 2,500 is: 3,750

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,580.16 : 8,370.24 = 2,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,580.16/8,370.24 = 2,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,580.16x = 8,370.24 × 2,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,580.16x = 20,925,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,925,600/5,580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750

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