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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.02, 8,706.30 and 2,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.02, 8,706.30 and 2,341 is: 3,511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.02 : 8,706.30 = 2,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.02/8,706.30 = 2,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.02x = 8,706.30 × 2,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.02x = 20,381,448.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,381,448.30/5,804.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.61

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