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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,695.75, 8,541.96 and 1,997.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,695.75, 8,541.96 and 1,997.29 is: 2,995.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,695.75 : 8,541.96 = 1,997.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,695.75/8,541.96 = 1,997.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,695.75x = 8,541.96 × 1,997.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,695.75x = 17,060,771.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,060,771.29/5,695.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.35

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