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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,590.52, 8,380.96 and 2,301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,590.52, 8,380.96 and 2,301.56 is: 3,450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,590.52 : 8,380.96 = 2,301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,590.52/8,380.96 = 2,301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,590.52x = 8,380.96 × 2,301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,590.52x = 19,289,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,289,282.30/5,590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.36

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