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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,590.83, 8,383.17 and 1,694.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,590.83, 8,383.17 and 1,694.73 is: 2,541.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,590.83 : 8,383.17 = 1,694.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,590.83/8,383.17 = 1,694.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,590.83x = 8,383.17 × 1,694.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,590.83x = 14,207,209.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,207,209.69/5,590.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.16

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