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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,789.40, 8,686.17 and 2,277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,789.40, 8,686.17 and 2,277.46 is: 3,417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,789.40 : 8,686.17 = 2,277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,789.40/8,686.17 = 2,277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,789.40x = 8,686.17 × 2,277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,789.40x = 19,782,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,782,404.73/5,789.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.01

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