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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,778.51, 8,672.69 and 2,270.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,778.51, 8,672.69 and 2,270.97 is: 3,408.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,778.51 : 8,672.69 = 2,270.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,778.51/8,672.69 = 2,270.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,778.51x = 8,672.69 × 2,270.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,778.51x = 19,695,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,695,407.45/5,778.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.39

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