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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,793.41, 8,691.74 and 2,281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,793.41, 8,691.74 and 2,281.25 is: 3,422.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,793.41 : 8,691.74 = 2,281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,793.41/8,691.74 = 2,281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,793.41x = 8,691.74 × 2,281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,793.41x = 19,828,042.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828,042.20/5,793.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.52

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