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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.68, 8,703.68 and 2,336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.68, 8,703.68 and 2,336.88 is: 3,507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.68 : 8,703.68 = 2,336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.68/8,703.68 = 2,336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.68x = 8,703.68 × 2,336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.68x = 20,339,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,339,455.72/5,799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.00

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