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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,598.85, 8,390.91 and 2,310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,598.85, 8,390.91 and 2,310.11 is: 3,462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,598.85 : 8,390.91 = 2,310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,598.85/8,390.91 = 2,310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,598.85x = 8,390.91 × 2,310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,598.85x = 19,383,925.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,383,925.10/5,598.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.13

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