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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,790.54, 8,687.02 and 2,327.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,790.54, 8,687.02 and 2,327.79 is: 3,492.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,790.54 : 8,687.02 = 2,327.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,790.54/8,687.02 = 2,327.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,790.54x = 8,687.02 × 2,327.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,790.54x = 20,221,558.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,221,558.29/5,790.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.17

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