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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.59, 7,593.60 and 2,984.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.59, 7,593.60 and 2,984.73 is: 4,118.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.59 : 7,593.60 = 2,984.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.59/7,593.60 = 2,984.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.59x = 7,593.60 × 2,984.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.59x = 22,664,845.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664,845.73/5,502.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.94

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