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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,790.93, 8,687.61 and 2,328.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,790.93, 8,687.61 and 2,328.18 is: 3,492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,790.93 : 8,687.61 = 2,328.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,790.93/8,687.61 = 2,328.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,790.93x = 8,687.61 × 2,328.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,790.93x = 20,226,319.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,226,319.85/5,790.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.76

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