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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,798.81, 8,698.22 and 2,335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,798.81, 8,698.22 and 2,335.25 is: 3,502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,798.81 : 8,698.22 = 2,335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,798.81/8,698.22 = 2,335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,798.81x = 8,698.22 × 2,335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,798.81x = 20,312,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312,518.26/5,798.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.88

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