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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,780.87, 8,671.31 and 1,398.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,780.87, 8,671.31 and 1,398.33 is: 2,097.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,780.87 : 8,671.31 = 1,398.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,780.87/8,671.31 = 1,398.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,780.87x = 8,671.31 × 1,398.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,780.87x = 12,125,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,125,345.92/5,780.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.50

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