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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.94, 8,644.11 and 2,298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.94, 8,644.11 and 2,298.18 is: 3,448.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.94 : 8,644.11 = 2,298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.94/8,644.11 = 2,298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.94x = 8,644.11 × 2,298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.94x = 19,865,720.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,865,720.72/5,759.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.95

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