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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,602.86, 8,398.42 and 2,091.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,602.86, 8,398.42 and 2,091.34 is: 3,134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,602.86 : 8,398.42 = 2,091.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,602.86/8,398.42 = 2,091.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,602.86x = 8,398.42 × 2,091.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,602.86x = 17,563,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,563,951.68/5,602.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.82

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