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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,594.68, 8,389.74 and 2,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,594.68, 8,389.74 and 2,305.96 is: 3,458.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,594.68 : 8,389.74 = 2,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,594.68/8,389.74 = 2,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,594.68x = 8,389.74 × 2,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,594.68x = 19,346,404.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,346,404.85/5,594.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.00

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