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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,593.46, 8,390.05 and 2,261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,593.46, 8,390.05 and 2,261.59 is: 3,392.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,593.46 : 8,390.05 = 2,261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,593.46/8,390.05 = 2,261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,593.46x = 8,390.05 × 2,261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,593.46x = 18,974,826.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,974,826.55/5,593.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.33

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