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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.58, 8,689.52 and 2,097.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.58, 8,689.52 and 2,097.32 is: 3,144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.58 : 8,689.52 = 2,097.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.58/8,689.52 = 2,097.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.58x = 8,689.52 × 2,097.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.58x = 18,224,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,224,660.64/5,795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.58

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