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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.41, 8,688.81 and 2,094.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.41, 8,688.81 and 2,094.76 is: 3,142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.41 : 8,688.81 = 2,094.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.41/8,688.81 = 2,094.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.41x = 8,688.81 × 2,094.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.41x = 18,200,928.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,200,928.19/5,792.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.21

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