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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.55, 8,381.53 and 2,302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.55, 8,381.53 and 2,302.33 is: 3,450.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.55 : 8,381.53 = 2,302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.55/8,381.53 = 2,302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.55x = 8,381.53 × 2,302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.55x = 19,296,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,296,994.55/5,592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.49

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