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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.56, 7,997.46 and 3,438.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.56, 7,997.46 and 3,438.02 is: 4,742.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.56 : 7,997.46 = 3,438.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.56/7,997.46 = 3,438.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.56x = 7,997.46 × 3,438.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.56x = 27,495,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,495,427.43/5,797.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.59

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