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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.28, 8,690.22 and 2,097.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.28, 8,690.22 and 2,097.36 is: 3,145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.28 : 8,690.22 = 2,097.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.28/8,690.22 = 2,097.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.28x = 8,690.22 × 2,097.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.28x = 18,226,519.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,226,519.82/5,795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.06

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