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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.25, 8,693.33 and 2,285.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.25, 8,693.33 and 2,285.42 is: 3,428.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.25 : 8,693.33 = 2,285.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.25/8,693.33 = 2,285.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.25x = 8,693.33 × 2,285.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.25x = 19,867,855.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,867,855.35/5,795.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.30

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