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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,798.38, 8,697.55 and 2,099.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,798.38, 8,697.55 and 2,099.74 is: 3,149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,798.38 : 8,697.55 = 2,099.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,798.38/8,697.55 = 2,099.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,798.38x = 8,697.55 × 2,099.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,798.38x = 18,262,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,262,617.68/5,798.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.61

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