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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,590.54, 8,385.88 and 2,427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,590.54, 8,385.88 and 2,427.25 is: 3,640.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,590.54 : 8,385.88 = 2,427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,590.54/8,385.88 = 2,427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,590.54x = 8,385.88 × 2,427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,590.54x = 20,354,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,354,600.20/5,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.90

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