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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.78, 8,389.94 and 2,819.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.78, 8,389.94 and 2,819.25 is: 4,230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.78 : 8,389.94 = 2,819.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.78/8,389.94 = 2,819.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.78x = 8,389.94 × 2,819.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.78x = 23,653,345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,653,345.39/5,591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.02

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