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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,789.39, 8,684.46 and 2,326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,789.39, 8,684.46 and 2,326.64 is: 3,490.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,789.39 : 8,684.46 = 2,326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,789.39/8,684.46 = 2,326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,789.39x = 8,684.46 × 2,326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,789.39x = 20,205,612.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,205,612.01/5,789.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.11

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