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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.42, 8,390.94 and 2,307.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.42, 8,390.94 and 2,307.66 is: 3,460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.42 : 8,390.94 = 2,307.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.42/8,390.94 = 2,307.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.42x = 8,390.94 × 2,307.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.42x = 19,363,436.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,363,436.60/5,595.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.59

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