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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.34, 8,387.88 and 1,694.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.34, 8,387.88 and 1,694.82 is: 2,542.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.34 : 8,387.88 = 1,694.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.34/8,387.88 = 1,694.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.34x = 8,387.88 × 1,694.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.34x = 14,215,946.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,215,946.78/5,591.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.49

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