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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.58, 8,688.02 and 2,096.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.58, 8,688.02 and 2,096.32 is: 3,143.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.58 : 8,688.02 = 2,096.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.58/8,688.02 = 2,096.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.58x = 8,688.02 × 2,096.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.58x = 18,212,826.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212,826.65/5,794.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.08

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