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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,791.79, 8,687.69 and 2,329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,791.79, 8,687.69 and 2,329.04 is: 3,493.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,791.79 : 8,687.69 = 2,329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,791.79/8,687.69 = 2,329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,791.79x = 8,687.69 × 2,329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,791.79x = 20,233,922.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,233,922.43/5,791.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.56

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