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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.90, 8,694.55 and 2,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.90, 8,694.55 and 2,099.04 is: 3,147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.90 : 8,694.55 = 2,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.90/8,694.55 = 2,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.90x = 8,694.55 × 2,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.90x = 18,250,208.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,250,208.23/5,797.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.73

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