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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.28, 8,700.46 and 2,292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.28, 8,700.46 and 2,292.86 is: 3,436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.28 : 8,700.46 = 2,292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.28/8,700.46 = 2,292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.28x = 8,700.46 × 2,292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.28x = 19,948,925.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,948,925.25/5,804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.94

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