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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,581.28, 8,371.92 and 2,292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,581.28, 8,371.92 and 2,292.06 is: 3,438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,581.28 : 8,371.92 = 2,292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,581.28/8,371.92 = 2,292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,581.28x = 8,371.92 × 2,292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,581.28x = 19,188,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,188,942.96/5,581.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.09

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