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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,788.39, 8,682.96 and 2,325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,788.39, 8,682.96 and 2,325.64 is: 3,488.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,788.39 : 8,682.96 = 2,325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,788.39/8,682.96 = 2,325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,788.39x = 8,682.96 × 2,325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,788.39x = 20,193,439.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193,439.09/5,788.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.61

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