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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.54, 8,697.58 and 2,099.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.54, 8,697.58 and 2,099.39 is: 3,149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.54 : 8,697.58 = 2,099.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.54/8,697.58 = 2,099.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.54x = 8,697.58 × 2,099.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.54x = 18,259,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,259,563.74/5,797.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.54

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