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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.28, 8,689.08 and 2,097.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.28, 8,689.08 and 2,097.03 is: 3,144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.28 : 8,689.08 = 2,097.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.28/8,689.08 = 2,097.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.28x = 8,689.08 × 2,097.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.28x = 18,221,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,221,277.44/5,795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.16

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