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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.98, 8,689.42 and 2,093.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.98, 8,689.42 and 2,093.81 is: 3,140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.98 : 8,689.42 = 2,093.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.98/8,689.42 = 2,093.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.98x = 8,689.42 × 2,093.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.98x = 18,193,994.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,193,994.49/5,792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.70

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