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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.64, 8,690.16 and 2,329.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.64, 8,690.16 and 2,329.89 is: 3,495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.64 : 8,690.16 = 2,329.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.64/8,690.16 = 2,329.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.64x = 8,690.16 × 2,329.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.64x = 20,247,116.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,247,116.88/5,792.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.32

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