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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.02, 8,693.58 and 2,098.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.02, 8,693.58 and 2,098.47 is: 3,147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.02 : 8,693.58 = 2,098.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.02/8,693.58 = 2,098.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.02x = 8,693.58 × 2,098.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.02x = 18,243,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,243,245.49/5,797.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.01

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