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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,790.04, 8,685.84 and 2,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,790.04, 8,685.84 and 2,327 is: 3,490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,790.04 : 8,685.84 = 2,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,790.04/8,685.84 = 2,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,790.04x = 8,685.84 × 2,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,790.04x = 20,211,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,211,949.68/5,790.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.81

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