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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,594.42, 8,389.44 and 2,306.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,594.42, 8,389.44 and 2,306.66 is: 3,459.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,594.42 : 8,389.44 = 2,306.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,594.42/8,389.44 = 2,306.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,594.42x = 8,389.44 × 2,306.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,594.42x = 19,351,585.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,351,585.67/5,594.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.09

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