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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,589.15, 8,382.34 and 2,030.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,589.15, 8,382.34 and 2,030.68 is: 3,045.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,589.15 : 8,382.34 = 2,030.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,589.15/8,382.34 = 2,030.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,589.15x = 8,382.34 × 2,030.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,589.15x = 17,021,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,021,850.19/5,589.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.52

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