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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,790.93, 8,686.41 and 1,895.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,790.93, 8,686.41 and 1,895.34 is: 2,843.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,790.93 : 8,686.41 = 1,895.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,790.93/8,686.41 = 1,895.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,790.93x = 8,686.41 × 1,895.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,790.93x = 16,463,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,463,700.33/5,790.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.01

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