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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,597.31, 8,390.49 and 2,084.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,597.31, 8,390.49 and 2,084.74 is: 3,125.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,597.31 : 8,390.49 = 2,084.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,597.31/8,390.49 = 2,084.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,597.31x = 8,390.49 × 2,084.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,597.31x = 17,491,990.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,491,990.12/5,597.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.07

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