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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,793.97, 8,690.91 and 2,094.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,793.97, 8,690.91 and 2,094.82 is: 3,142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,793.97 : 8,690.91 = 2,094.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,793.97/8,690.91 = 2,094.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,793.97x = 8,690.91 × 2,094.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,793.97x = 18,205,892.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,205,892.09/5,793.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.21

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