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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.35, 8,392.38 and 2,305.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.35, 8,392.38 and 2,305.45 is: 3,459.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.35 : 8,392.38 = 2,305.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.35/8,392.38 = 2,305.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.35x = 8,392.38 × 2,305.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.35x = 19,348,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,348,170.51/5,592.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.76

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