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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.80, 8,693.82 and 2,099.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.80, 8,693.82 and 2,099.88 is: 3,148.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.80 : 8,693.82 = 2,099.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.80/8,693.82 = 2,099.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.80x = 8,693.82 × 2,099.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.80x = 18,255,978.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,255,978.74/5,797.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.78

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