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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,798.37, 8,690.43 and 2,674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,798.37, 8,690.43 and 2,674.04 is: 4,007.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,798.37 : 8,690.43 = 2,674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,798.37/8,690.43 = 2,674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,798.37x = 8,690.43 × 2,674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,798.37x = 23,238,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,238,585.85/5,798.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.78

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