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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.38, 8,705.88 and 1,907.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.38, 8,705.88 and 1,907.01 is: 2,860.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.38 : 8,705.88 = 1,907.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.38/8,705.88 = 1,907.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.38x = 8,705.88 × 1,907.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.38x = 16,602,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,602,200.22/5,803.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.78

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