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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,601.74, 8,396.75 and 2,090.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,601.74, 8,396.75 and 2,090.34 is: 3,133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,601.74 : 8,396.75 = 2,090.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,601.74/8,396.75 = 2,090.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,601.74x = 8,396.75 × 2,090.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,601.74x = 17,552,051.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,552,051.94/5,601.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.32

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