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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,594.84, 8,393.92 and 2,308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,594.84, 8,393.92 and 2,308.13 is: 3,462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,594.84 : 8,393.92 = 2,308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,594.84/8,393.92 = 2,308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,594.84x = 8,393.92 × 2,308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,594.84x = 19,374,216.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,374,216.60/5,594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.88

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