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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.02, 8,392.05 and 2,082.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.02, 8,392.05 and 2,082.51 is: 3,125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.02 : 8,392.05 = 2,082.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.02/8,392.05 = 2,082.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.02x = 8,392.05 × 2,082.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.02x = 17,476,528.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,476,528.05/5,592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.26

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