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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.33, 8,692.94 and 2,097.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.33, 8,692.94 and 2,097.54 is: 3,146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.33 : 8,692.94 = 2,097.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.33/8,692.94 = 2,097.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.33x = 8,692.94 × 2,097.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.33x = 18,233,794.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,233,794.61/5,795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.29

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