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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,796.41, 8,694.61 and 2,097.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,796.41, 8,694.61 and 2,097.78 is: 3,146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,796.41 : 8,694.61 = 2,097.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,796.41/8,694.61 = 2,097.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,796.41x = 8,694.61 × 2,097.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,796.41x = 18,239,368.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,239,368.48/5,796.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.67

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