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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.58, 8,688.69 and 2,329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.58, 8,688.69 and 2,329.50 is: 3,492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.58 : 8,688.69 = 2,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.58/8,688.69 = 2,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.58x = 8,688.69 × 2,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.58x = 20,240,303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,240,303.36/5,795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.37

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