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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.94, 8,694.72 and 1,899.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.94, 8,694.72 and 1,899.39 is: 2,849.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.94 : 8,694.72 = 1,899.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.94/8,694.72 = 1,899.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.94x = 8,694.72 × 1,899.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.94x = 16,514,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,514,664.22/5,795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.35

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