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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.80, 8,706.90 and 3,032.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.80, 8,706.90 and 3,032.60 is: 4,550.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.80 : 8,706.90 = 3,032.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.80/8,706.90 = 3,032.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.80x = 8,706.90 × 3,032.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.80x = 26,404,544.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,404,544.94/5,802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.31

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