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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.30, 8,691.82 and 2,285.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.30, 8,691.82 and 2,285.78 is: 3,425.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.30 : 8,691.82 = 2,285.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.30/8,691.82 = 2,285.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.30x = 8,691.82 × 2,285.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.30x = 19,867,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,867,600.90/5,799.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.86

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