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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.83, 8,698.96 and 1,640.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.83, 8,698.96 and 1,640.16 is: 2,460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.83 : 8,698.96 = 1,640.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.83/8,698.96 = 1,640.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.83x = 8,698.96 × 1,640.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.83x = 14,267,686.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267,686.23/5,799.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.02

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