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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,793.92, 8,687.74 and 2,043.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,793.92, 8,687.74 and 2,043.82 is: 3,064.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,793.92 : 8,687.74 = 2,043.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,793.92/8,687.74 = 2,043.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,793.92x = 8,687.74 × 2,043.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,793.92x = 17,756,176.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,756,176.77/5,793.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.62

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