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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.38, 8,382.20 and 2,301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.38, 8,382.20 and 2,301.39 is: 3,449.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.38 : 8,382.20 = 2,301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.38/8,382.20 = 2,301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.38x = 8,382.20 × 2,301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.38x = 19,290,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,290,699.75/5,592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.46

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