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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.48, 8,390.88 and 2,132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.48, 8,390.88 and 2,132.16 is: 3,199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.48 : 8,390.88 = 2,132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.48/8,390.88 = 2,132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.48x = 8,390.88 × 2,132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.48x = 17,890,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,890,698.70/5,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.06

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