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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,599.44, 8,398.44 and 1,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,599.44, 8,398.44 and 1,901.52 is: 2,852.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,599.44 : 8,398.44 = 1,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,599.44/8,398.44 = 1,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,599.44x = 8,398.44 × 1,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,599.44x = 15,969,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,969,801.63/5,599.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.04

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