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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,580.31, 8,368.03 and 1,881.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,580.31, 8,368.03 and 1,881.55 is: 2,821.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,580.31 : 8,368.03 = 1,881.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,580.31/8,368.03 = 1,881.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,580.31x = 8,368.03 × 1,881.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,580.31x = 15,744,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,744,866.85/5,580.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.50

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