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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,593.90, 8,390.71 and 2,307.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,593.90, 8,390.71 and 2,307.19 is: 3,460.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,593.90 : 8,390.71 = 2,307.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,593.90/8,390.71 = 2,307.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,593.90x = 8,390.71 × 2,307.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,593.90x = 19,358,962.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,358,962.20/5,593.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.73

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