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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,796.75, 8,688.43 and 2,670.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,796.75, 8,688.43 and 2,670.22 is: 4,002.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,796.75 : 8,688.43 = 2,670.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,796.75/8,688.43 = 2,670.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,796.75x = 8,688.43 × 2,670.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,796.75x = 23,200,019.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,200,019.55/5,796.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.25

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