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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.79, 8,695.31 and 1,902.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.79, 8,695.31 and 1,902.93 is: 2,854.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.79 : 8,695.31 = 1,902.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.79/8,695.31 = 1,902.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.79x = 8,695.31 × 1,902.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.79x = 16,546,524.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,546,524.14/5,795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.92

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