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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792, 8,688.08 and 1,409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792, 8,688.08 and 1,409.44 is: 2,114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792 : 8,688.08 = 1,409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792/8,688.08 = 1,409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792x = 8,688.08 × 1,409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792x = 12,245,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,245,327.48/5,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.18

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