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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.43, 8,694.57 and 2,286.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.43, 8,694.57 and 2,286.95 is: 3,431.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.43 : 8,694.57 = 2,286.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.43/8,694.57 = 2,286.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.43x = 8,694.57 × 2,286.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.43x = 19,884,046.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,884,046.86/5,794.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.58

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