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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,580.27, 8,370.48 and 2,292.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,580.27, 8,370.48 and 2,292.63 is: 3,438.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,580.27 : 8,370.48 = 2,292.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,580.27/8,370.48 = 2,292.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,580.27x = 8,370.48 × 2,292.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,580.27x = 19,190,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,190,413.56/5,580.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.98

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