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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.90, 8,389.22 and 2,306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.90, 8,389.22 and 2,306.19 is: 3,459.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.90 : 8,389.22 = 2,306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.90/8,389.22 = 2,306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.90x = 8,389.22 × 2,306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.90x = 19,347,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,347,123.74/5,592.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.23

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