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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,788.44, 8,681.88 and 2,498.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,788.44, 8,681.88 and 2,498.79 is: 3,747.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,788.44 : 8,681.88 = 2,498.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,788.44/8,681.88 = 2,498.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,788.44x = 8,681.88 × 2,498.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,788.44x = 21,694,194.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,694,194.93/5,788.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.85

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