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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,788.06, 8,682.09 and 1,405.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,788.06, 8,682.09 and 1,405.49 is: 2,108.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,788.06 : 8,682.09 = 1,405.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,788.06/8,682.09 = 1,405.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,788.06x = 8,682.09 × 1,405.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,788.06x = 12,202,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,202,541.99/5,788.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.23

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