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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.45, 8,689.33 and 2,097.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.45, 8,689.33 and 2,097.19 is: 3,144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.45 : 8,689.33 = 2,097.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.45/8,689.33 = 2,097.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.45x = 8,689.33 × 2,097.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.45x = 18,223,149.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,223,149.02/5,795.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.39

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