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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.60, 8,705.40 and 2,105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.60, 8,705.40 and 2,105.82 is: 3,158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.60 : 8,705.40 = 2,105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.60/8,705.40 = 2,105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.60x = 8,705.40 × 2,105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.60x = 18,332,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,332,027.94/5,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.73

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