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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.83, 8,688.39 and 2,096.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.83, 8,688.39 and 2,096.57 is: 3,143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.83 : 8,688.39 = 2,096.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.83/8,688.39 = 2,096.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.83x = 8,688.39 × 2,096.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.83x = 18,215,774.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,215,774.38/5,794.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.46

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