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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,791.88, 8,688.22 and 2,329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,791.88, 8,688.22 and 2,329.14 is: 3,493.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,791.88 : 8,688.22 = 2,329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,791.88/8,688.22 = 2,329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,791.88x = 8,688.22 × 2,329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,791.88x = 20,236,080.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,236,080.73/5,791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.87

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