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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.91, 8,707.59 and 2,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.91, 8,707.59 and 2,294.40 is: 3,442.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.91 : 8,707.59 = 2,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.91/8,707.59 = 2,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.91x = 8,707.59 × 2,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.91x = 19,978,694.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,978,694.50/5,803.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.28

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