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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.36, 8,392.38 and 2,305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.36, 8,392.38 and 2,305.44 is: 3,459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.36 : 8,392.38 = 2,305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.36/8,392.38 = 2,305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.36x = 8,392.38 × 2,305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.36x = 19,348,128.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,348,128.55/5,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.74

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