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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.43, 8,688.29 and 2,331.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.43, 8,688.29 and 2,331.87 is: 3,495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.43 : 8,688.29 = 2,331.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.43/8,688.29 = 2,331.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.43x = 8,688.29 × 2,331.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.43x = 20,259,951.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,259,951.14/5,795.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.85

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