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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.51, 8,390.39 and 2,303.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.51, 8,390.39 and 2,303.91 is: 3,456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.51 : 8,390.39 = 2,303.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.51/8,390.39 = 2,303.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.51x = 8,390.39 × 2,303.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.51x = 19,330,691.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,330,691.91/5,592.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.53

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