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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.85, 8,015.52 and 3,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.85, 8,015.52 and 3,450 is: 4,761.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.85 : 8,015.52 = 3,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.85/8,015.52 = 3,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.85x = 8,015.52 × 3,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.85x = 27,653,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653,544/5,807.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,761.41

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