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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.44, 8,694.72 and 2,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.44, 8,694.72 and 2,098.56 is: 3,147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.44 : 8,694.72 = 2,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.44/8,694.72 = 2,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.44x = 8,694.72 × 2,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.44x = 18,246,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,246,391.60/5,797.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.32

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