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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,729.04, 8,593.98 and 1,779.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,729.04, 8,593.98 and 1,779.78 is: 2,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,729.04 : 8,593.98 = 1,779.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,729.04/8,593.98 = 1,779.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,729.04x = 8,593.98 × 1,779.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,729.04x = 15,295,393.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,295,393.72/5,729.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.80

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