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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.26, 8,703.50 and 2,102.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.26, 8,703.50 and 2,102.55 is: 3,155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.26 : 8,703.50 = 2,102.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.26/8,703.50 = 2,102.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.26x = 8,703.50 × 2,102.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.26x = 18,299,543.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,299,543.93/5,799.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.50

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