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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,798.25, 8,698.82 and 1,694.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,798.25, 8,698.82 and 1,694.25 is: 2,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,798.25 : 8,698.82 = 1,694.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,798.25/8,698.82 = 1,694.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,798.25x = 8,698.82 × 1,694.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,798.25x = 14,737,967.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,737,967.31/5,798.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.80

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