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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,471.92, 8,204.58 and 2,305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,471.92, 8,204.58 and 2,305.58 is: 3,456.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,471.92 : 8,204.58 = 2,305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,471.92/8,204.58 = 2,305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,471.92x = 8,204.58 × 2,305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,471.92x = 18,916,315.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,916,315.56/5,471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.98

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