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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.43, 8,705.02 and 2,245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.43, 8,705.02 and 2,245.73 is: 3,367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.43 : 8,705.02 = 2,245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.43/8,705.02 = 2,245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.43x = 8,705.02 × 2,245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.43x = 19,549,124.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,549,124.56/5,804.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.97

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