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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.29, 8,684.96 and 2,502.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.29, 8,684.96 and 2,502.45 is: 3,750.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.29 : 8,684.96 = 2,502.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.29/8,684.96 = 2,502.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.29x = 8,684.96 × 2,502.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.29x = 21,733,665.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,733,665.64/5,794.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.88

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