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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,785.83, 8,682.29 and 2,498.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,785.83, 8,682.29 and 2,498.85 is: 3,749.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,785.83 : 8,682.29 = 2,498.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,785.83/8,682.29 = 2,498.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,785.83x = 8,682.29 × 2,498.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,785.83x = 21,695,737.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,695,737.24/5,785.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.81

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