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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,459.58, 8,192.55 and 2,296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,459.58, 8,192.55 and 2,296.79 is: 3,446.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,459.58 : 8,192.55 = 2,296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,459.58/8,192.55 = 2,296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,459.58x = 8,192.55 × 2,296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,459.58x = 18,816,534.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,816,534.95/5,459.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.52

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