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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,779.38, 8,670.36 and 2,269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,779.38, 8,670.36 and 2,269.73 is: 3,405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,779.38 : 8,670.36 = 2,269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,779.38/8,670.36 = 2,269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,779.38x = 8,670.36 × 2,269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,779.38x = 19,679,332.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,679,332.85/5,779.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.09

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