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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,590.21, 8,389.34 and 2,080.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,590.21, 8,389.34 and 2,080.70 is: 3,122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,590.21 : 8,389.34 = 2,080.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,590.21/8,389.34 = 2,080.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,590.21x = 8,389.34 × 2,080.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,590.21x = 17,455,689.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,455,689.33/5,590.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.55

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