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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.58, 8,790.82 and 2,397.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.58, 8,790.82 and 2,397.83 is: 3,596.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.58 : 8,790.82 = 2,397.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.58/8,790.82 = 2,397.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.58x = 8,790.82 × 2,397.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.58x = 21,078,841.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,078,841.97/5,860.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.72

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