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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.52, 8,382.46 and 2,302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.52, 8,382.46 and 2,302.56 is: 3,451.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.52 : 8,382.46 = 2,302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.52/8,382.46 = 2,302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.52x = 8,382.46 × 2,302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.52x = 19,301,117.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,301,117.10/5,591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.86

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