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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.48, 8,702.19 and 2,102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.48, 8,702.19 and 2,102.85 is: 3,154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.48 : 8,702.19 = 2,102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.48/8,702.19 = 2,102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.48x = 8,702.19 × 2,102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.48x = 18,299,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,299,400.24/5,801.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.26

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