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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.79, 8,938.25 and 1,798.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.79, 8,938.25 and 1,798.86 is: 2,698.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.79 : 8,938.25 = 1,798.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.79/8,938.25 = 1,798.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.79x = 8,938.25 × 1,798.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.79x = 16,078,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,078,691.66/5,958.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.32

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