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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.54, 8,390.73 and 2,083.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.54, 8,390.73 and 2,083.02 is: 3,125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.54 : 8,390.73 = 2,083.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.54/8,390.73 = 2,083.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.54x = 8,390.73 × 2,083.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.54x = 17,478,058.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478,058.40/5,592.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.25

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