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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,790.96, 8,687.79 and 1,895.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,790.96, 8,687.79 and 1,895.13 is: 2,843.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,790.96 : 8,687.79 = 1,895.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,790.96/8,687.79 = 1,895.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,790.96x = 8,687.79 × 1,895.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,790.96x = 16,464,491.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,464,491.46/5,790.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.14

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