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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,788.02, 8,679.90 and 2,089.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,788.02, 8,679.90 and 2,089.26 is: 3,133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,788.02 : 8,679.90 = 2,089.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,788.02/8,679.90 = 2,089.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,788.02x = 8,679.90 × 2,089.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,788.02x = 18,134,567.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,134,567.87/5,788.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.12

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