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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,599.10, 8,392.98 and 2,681.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,599.10, 8,392.98 and 2,681.48 is: 4,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,599.10 : 8,392.98 = 2,681.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,599.10/8,392.98 = 2,681.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,599.10x = 8,392.98 × 2,681.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,599.10x = 22,505,608.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,505,608.01/5,599.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.50

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