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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.94, 8,791.66 and 2,398.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.94, 8,791.66 and 2,398.62 is: 3,599.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.94 : 8,791.66 = 2,398.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.94/8,791.66 = 2,398.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.94x = 8,791.66 × 2,398.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.94x = 21,087,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,087,851.51/5,858.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.26

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