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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.40, 8,695.86 and 2,335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.40, 8,695.86 and 2,335.84 is: 3,502.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.40 : 8,695.86 = 2,335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.40/8,695.86 = 2,335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.40x = 8,695.86 × 2,335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.40x = 20,312,137.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312,137.62/5,799.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.46

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