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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.54, 8,003.97 and 3,441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.54, 8,003.97 and 3,441.90 is: 4,750.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.54 : 8,003.97 = 3,441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.54/8,003.97 = 3,441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.54x = 8,003.97 × 3,441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.54x = 27,548,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,548,864.34/5,799.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.18

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