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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,583.84, 8,377.44 and 2,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,583.84, 8,377.44 and 2,298.24 is: 3,448.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,583.84 : 8,377.44 = 2,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,583.84/8,377.44 = 2,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,583.84x = 8,377.44 × 2,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,583.84x = 19,253,367.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,253,367.71/5,583.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.05

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