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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.33, 8,695.58 and 2,285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.33, 8,695.58 and 2,285.21 is: 3,426.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.33 : 8,695.58 = 2,285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.33/8,695.58 = 2,285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.33x = 8,695.58 × 2,285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.33x = 19,871,171.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,871,171.47/5,799.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.46

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