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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,694.91, 8,539.17 and 1,995.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,694.91, 8,539.17 and 1,995.69 is: 2,992.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,694.91 : 8,539.17 = 1,995.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,694.91/8,539.17 = 1,995.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,694.91x = 8,539.17 × 1,995.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,694.91x = 17,041,523.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041,523.91/5,694.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.41

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