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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.35, 8,385.35 and 1,842.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.35, 8,385.35 and 1,842.44 is: 2,763.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.35 : 8,385.35 = 1,842.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.35/8,385.35 = 1,842.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.35x = 8,385.35 × 1,842.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.35x = 15,449,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,449,490.20/5,591.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.10

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