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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.68, 8,703.90 and 2,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.68, 8,703.90 and 2,339 is: 3,508.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.68 : 8,703.90 = 2,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.68/8,703.90 = 2,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.68x = 8,703.90 × 2,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.68x = 20,358,422.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,358,422.10/5,802.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.45

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