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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.20, 8,688.30 and 2,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.20, 8,688.30 and 2,095.60 is: 3,143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.20 : 8,688.30 = 2,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.20/8,688.30 = 2,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.20x = 8,688.30 × 2,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.20x = 18,207,201.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,207,201.48/5,792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.40

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