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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.05, 8,691.99 and 2,095.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.05, 8,691.99 and 2,095.90 is: 3,144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.05 : 8,691.99 = 2,095.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.05/8,691.99 = 2,095.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.05x = 8,691.99 × 2,095.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.05x = 18,217,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,217,541.84/5,794.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.18

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