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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805, 8,708.94 and 1,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805, 8,708.94 and 1,701 is: 2,551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805 : 8,708.94 = 1,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805/8,708.94 = 1,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805x = 8,708.94 × 1,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805x = 14,813,906.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,813,906.94/5,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.92

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