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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.29, 8,689.97 and 2,235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.29, 8,689.97 and 2,235.69 is: 3,352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.29 : 8,689.97 = 2,235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.29/8,689.97 = 2,235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.29x = 8,689.97 × 2,235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.29x = 19,428,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,428,084.62/5,794.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.97

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