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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.70, 8,697.78 and 2,334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.70, 8,697.78 and 2,334.95 is: 3,502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.70 : 8,697.78 = 2,334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.70/8,697.78 = 2,334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.70x = 8,697.78 × 2,334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.70x = 20,308,837.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,308,837.92/5,797.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.92

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