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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.08, 8,708.56 and 2,340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.08, 8,708.56 and 2,340.48 is: 3,511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.08 : 8,708.56 = 2,340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.08/8,708.56 = 2,340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.08x = 8,708.56 × 2,340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.08x = 20,382,210.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,382,210.51/5,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.70

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