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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.52, 8,689.59 and 2,329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.52, 8,689.59 and 2,329.50 is: 3,494.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.52 : 8,689.59 = 2,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.52/8,689.59 = 2,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.52x = 8,689.59 × 2,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.52x = 20,242,399.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,242,399.91/5,792.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.58

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