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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,787.93, 8,681.90 and 2,322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,787.93, 8,681.90 and 2,322.75 is: 3,484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,787.93 : 8,681.90 = 2,322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,787.93/8,681.90 = 2,322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,787.93x = 8,681.90 × 2,322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,787.93x = 20,165,883.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,165,883.23/5,787.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.13

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