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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.49, 8,702.24 and 2,103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.49, 8,702.24 and 2,103.03 is: 3,154.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.49 : 8,702.24 = 2,103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.49/8,702.24 = 2,103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.49x = 8,702.24 × 2,103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.49x = 18,301,061.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,301,061.27/5,801.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.55

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