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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.90, 8,685.63 and 2,668.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.90, 8,685.63 and 2,668.34 is: 3,999.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.90 : 8,685.63 = 2,668.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.90/8,685.63 = 2,668.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.90x = 8,685.63 × 2,668.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.90x = 23,176,235.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,176,235.67/5,794.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.42

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