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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.65, 8,701.02 and 2,293.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.65, 8,701.02 and 2,293.24 is: 3,437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.65 : 8,701.02 = 2,293.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.65/8,701.02 = 2,293.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.65x = 8,701.02 × 2,293.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.65x = 19,953,472.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,953,472.13/5,804.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.50

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