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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.33, 8,387.96 and 1,696.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.33, 8,387.96 and 1,696.77 is: 2,544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.33 : 8,387.96 = 1,696.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.33/8,387.96 = 1,696.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.33x = 8,387.96 × 1,696.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.33x = 14,232,430.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,232,430.41/5,592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.99

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