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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.27, 8,390.78 and 2,084.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.27, 8,390.78 and 2,084.48 is: 3,128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.27 : 8,390.78 = 2,084.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.27/8,390.78 = 2,084.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.27x = 8,390.78 × 2,084.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.27x = 17,490,360.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,490,360.72/5,591.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.16

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