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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,593.36, 8,388.92 and 2,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,593.36, 8,388.92 and 2,130 is: 3,194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,593.36 : 8,388.92 = 2,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,593.36/8,388.92 = 2,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,593.36x = 8,388.92 × 2,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,593.36x = 17,868,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,868,399.60/5,593.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.57

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