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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.78, 8,704.77 and 2,684.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.78, 8,704.77 and 2,684.07 is: 4,024.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.78 : 8,704.77 = 2,684.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.78/8,704.77 = 2,684.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.78x = 8,704.77 × 2,684.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.78x = 23,364,212.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,364,212.01/5,805.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.30

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