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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.49, 8,699.29 and 2,835.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.49, 8,699.29 and 2,835.49 is: 4,251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.49 : 8,699.29 = 2,835.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.49/8,699.29 = 2,835.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.49x = 8,699.29 × 2,835.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.49x = 24,666,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,666,769.99/5,801.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.80

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