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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,729.94, 8,594.90 and 1,834.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,729.94, 8,594.90 and 1,834.64 is: 2,751.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,729.94 : 8,594.90 = 1,834.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,729.94/8,594.90 = 1,834.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,729.94x = 8,594.90 × 1,834.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,729.94x = 15,768,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,768,547.34/5,729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.96

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