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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,758.93, 8,640.98 and 2,795.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,758.93, 8,640.98 and 2,795.75 is: 4,194.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,758.93 : 8,640.98 = 2,795.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,758.93/8,640.98 = 2,795.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,758.93x = 8,640.98 × 2,795.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,758.93x = 24,158,005.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,158,005.54/5,758.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.88

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