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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.74, 8,698.46 and 2,290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.74, 8,698.46 and 2,290.22 is: 3,432.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.74 : 8,698.46 = 2,290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.74/8,698.46 = 2,290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.74x = 8,698.46 × 2,290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.74x = 19,921,387.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,921,387.06/5,803.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.51

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