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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.21, 8,392.34 and 2,082.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.21, 8,392.34 and 2,082.70 is: 3,125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.21 : 8,392.34 = 2,082.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.21/8,392.34 = 2,082.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.21x = 8,392.34 × 2,082.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.21x = 17,478,726.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478,726.52/5,592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.55

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