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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,602.99, 8,402.58 and 2,092.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,602.99, 8,402.58 and 2,092.27 is: 3,137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,602.99 : 8,402.58 = 2,092.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,602.99/8,402.58 = 2,092.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,602.99x = 8,402.58 × 2,092.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,602.99x = 17,580,424.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,580,424.04/5,602.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.69

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