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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.58, 8,703.85 and 2,293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.58, 8,703.85 and 2,293.66 is: 3,440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.58 : 8,703.85 = 2,293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.58/8,703.85 = 2,293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.58x = 8,703.85 × 2,293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.58x = 19,963,672.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,963,672.59/5,802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.48

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