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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,580.38, 8,364.96 and 2,288.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,580.38, 8,364.96 and 2,288.94 is: 3,431.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,580.38 : 8,364.96 = 2,288.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,580.38/8,364.96 = 2,288.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,580.38x = 8,364.96 × 2,288.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,580.38x = 19,146,891.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,146,891.54/5,580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.11

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