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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.25, 8,691.85 and 2,871.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.25, 8,691.85 and 2,871.61 is: 4,301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.25 : 8,691.85 = 2,871.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.25/8,691.85 = 2,871.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.25x = 8,691.85 × 2,871.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.25x = 24,959,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,959,603.38/5,802.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.71

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