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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.58, 8,386.46 and 1,893.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.58, 8,386.46 and 1,893.76 is: 2,840.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.58 : 8,386.46 = 1,893.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.58/8,386.46 = 1,893.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.58x = 8,386.46 × 1,893.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.58x = 15,881,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,881,942.49/5,591.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.33

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