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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,790.29, 8,685.43 and 2,327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,790.29, 8,685.43 and 2,327.54 is: 3,491.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,790.29 : 8,685.43 = 2,327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,790.29/8,685.43 = 2,327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,790.29x = 8,685.43 × 2,327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,790.29x = 20,215,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,215,636.50/5,790.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.30

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