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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.92, 8,689.24 and 2,044.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.92, 8,689.24 and 2,044.82 is: 3,066.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.92 : 8,689.24 = 2,044.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.92/8,689.24 = 2,044.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.92x = 8,689.24 × 2,044.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.92x = 17,767,931.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,767,931.74/5,794.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.12

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