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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,694.08, 8,541.04 and 1,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,694.08, 8,541.04 and 1,995.28 is: 2,992.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,694.08 : 8,541.04 = 1,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,694.08/8,541.04 = 1,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,694.08x = 8,541.04 × 1,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,694.08x = 17,041,766.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041,766.29/5,694.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.89

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