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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,826.98, 8,740.58 and 2,131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,826.98, 8,740.58 and 2,131.94 is: 3,197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,826.98 : 8,740.58 = 2,131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,826.98/8,740.58 = 2,131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,826.98x = 8,740.58 × 2,131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,826.98x = 18,634,337.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,634,337.76/5,826.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.94

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