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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,594.64, 8,393.40 and 2,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,594.64, 8,393.40 and 2,671.44 is: 4,007.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,594.64 : 8,393.40 = 2,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,594.64/8,393.40 = 2,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,594.64x = 8,393.40 × 2,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,594.64x = 22,422,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,422,464.50/5,594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.85

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