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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.27, 8,699.48 and 2,680.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.27, 8,699.48 and 2,680.54 is: 4,019.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.27 : 8,699.48 = 2,680.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.27/8,699.48 = 2,680.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.27x = 8,699.48 × 2,680.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.27x = 23,319,343.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,319,343.03/5,802.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.01

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