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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,789.40, 8,682.90 and 2,502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,789.40, 8,682.90 and 2,502.60 is: 3,753.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,789.40 : 8,682.90 = 2,502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,789.40/8,682.90 = 2,502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,789.40x = 8,682.90 × 2,502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,789.40x = 21,729,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,729,825.54/5,789.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.38

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