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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,580.66, 8,369.64 and 2,294.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,580.66, 8,369.64 and 2,294.67 is: 3,441.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,580.66 : 8,369.64 = 2,294.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,580.66/8,369.64 = 2,294.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,580.66x = 8,369.64 × 2,294.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,580.66x = 19,205,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,205,561.82/5,580.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.45

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