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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.35, 8,390.87 and 2,304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.35, 8,390.87 and 2,304.45 is: 3,458.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.35 : 8,390.87 = 2,304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.35/8,390.87 = 2,304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.35x = 8,390.87 × 2,304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.35x = 19,336,340.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,336,340.37/5,591.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.26

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