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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.17, 8,380.97 and 2,301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.17, 8,380.97 and 2,301.95 is: 3,449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.17 : 8,380.97 = 2,301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.17/8,380.97 = 2,301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.17x = 8,380.97 × 2,301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.17x = 19,292,562.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,292,562.38/5,592.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.92

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