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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,793.49, 8,692.41 and 2,674.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,793.49, 8,692.41 and 2,674.99 is: 4,013.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,793.49 : 8,692.41 = 2,674.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,793.49/8,692.41 = 2,674.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,793.49x = 8,692.41 × 2,674.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,793.49x = 23,252,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,252,052.99/5,793.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.48

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