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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,793.59, 8,693.64 and 2,098.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,793.59, 8,693.64 and 2,098.91 is: 3,149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,793.59 : 8,693.64 = 2,098.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,793.59/8,693.64 = 2,098.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,793.59x = 8,693.64 × 2,098.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,793.59x = 18,247,167.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,247,167.93/5,793.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.54

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