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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.54, 8,684.19 and 2,503.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.54, 8,684.19 and 2,503.31 is: 3,752.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.54 : 8,684.19 = 2,503.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.54/8,684.19 = 2,503.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.54x = 8,684.19 × 2,503.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.54x = 21,739,176.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,739,176.25/5,792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.96

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