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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,769.80, 8,656.98 and 2,998.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,769.80, 8,656.98 and 2,998.22 is: 4,498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,769.80 : 8,656.98 = 2,998.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,769.80/8,656.98 = 2,998.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,769.80x = 8,656.98 × 2,998.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,769.80x = 25,955,476.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,955,476.05/5,769.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.51

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