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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.48, 8,695.08 and 2,680.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.48, 8,695.08 and 2,680.26 is: 4,015.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.48 : 8,695.08 = 2,680.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.48/8,695.08 = 2,680.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.48x = 8,695.08 × 2,680.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.48x = 23,305,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,305,075.12/5,804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.02

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