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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,788.69, 8,681.72 and 1,629.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,788.69, 8,681.72 and 1,629.11 is: 2,443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,788.69 : 8,681.72 = 1,629.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,788.69/8,681.72 = 1,629.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,788.69x = 8,681.72 × 1,629.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,788.69x = 14,143,490.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,143,490.43/5,788.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.30

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