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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,789.97, 8,687.79 and 2,669.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,789.97, 8,687.79 and 2,669.58 is: 4,005.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,789.97 : 8,687.79 = 2,669.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,789.97/8,687.79 = 2,669.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,789.97x = 8,687.79 × 2,669.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,789.97x = 23,192,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,192,750.43/5,789.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.68

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