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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.28, 8,690.45 and 2,098.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.28, 8,690.45 and 2,098.25 is: 3,147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.28 : 8,690.45 = 2,098.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.28/8,690.45 = 2,098.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.28x = 8,690.45 × 2,098.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.28x = 18,234,682.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,234,682.77/5,794.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.02

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