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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,791.76, 8,688.04 and 2,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,791.76, 8,688.04 and 2,329 is: 3,493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,791.76 : 8,688.04 = 2,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,791.76/8,688.04 = 2,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,791.76x = 8,688.04 × 2,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,791.76x = 20,234,445.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,234,445.16/5,791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.66

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