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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,586.46, 8,379.58 and 2,254.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,586.46, 8,379.58 and 2,254.62 is: 3,381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,586.46 : 8,379.58 = 2,254.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,586.46/8,379.58 = 2,254.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,586.46x = 8,379.58 × 2,254.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,586.46x = 18,892,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,892,771.48/5,586.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.89

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