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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,822.29, 8,726.46 and 2,698.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,822.29, 8,726.46 and 2,698.06 is: 4,043.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,822.29 : 8,726.46 = 2,698.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,822.29/8,726.46 = 2,698.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,822.29x = 8,726.46 × 2,698.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,822.29x = 23,544,512.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,544,512.67/5,822.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.86

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