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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,798.53, 8,691.06 and 2,671.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,798.53, 8,691.06 and 2,671.97 is: 4,004.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,798.53 : 8,691.06 = 2,671.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,798.53/8,691.06 = 2,671.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,798.53x = 8,691.06 × 2,671.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,798.53x = 23,222,251.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,222,251.59/5,798.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.85

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