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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.29, 8,704.62 and 2,054.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.29, 8,704.62 and 2,054.82 is: 3,082.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.29 : 8,704.62 = 2,054.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.29/8,704.62 = 2,054.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.29x = 8,704.62 × 2,054.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.29x = 17,886,427.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,886,427.27/5,803.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.12

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