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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.32, 8,685.90 and 3,019.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.32, 8,685.90 and 3,019.74 is: 4,524.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.32 : 8,685.90 = 3,019.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.32/8,685.90 = 3,019.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.32x = 8,685.90 × 3,019.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.32x = 26,229,159.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,229,159.67/5,797.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.36

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