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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,584.50, 8,377.77 and 2,295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,584.50, 8,377.77 and 2,295.80 is: 3,444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,584.50 : 8,377.77 = 2,295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,584.50/8,377.77 = 2,295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,584.50x = 8,377.77 × 2,295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,584.50x = 19,233,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,233,642.48/5,584.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.11

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