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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.68, 8,392.80 and 2,129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.68, 8,392.80 and 2,129.84 is: 3,196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.68 : 8,392.80 = 2,129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.68/8,392.80 = 2,129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.68x = 8,392.80 × 2,129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.68x = 17,875,321.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,875,321.15/5,592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.20

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