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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.46, 8,703.92 and 2,291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.46, 8,703.92 and 2,291.96 is: 3,438.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.46 : 8,703.92 = 2,291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.46/8,703.92 = 2,291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.46x = 8,703.92 × 2,291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.46x = 19,949,063.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,949,063.97/5,801.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.63

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