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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.31, 8,711.65 and 2,344.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.31, 8,711.65 and 2,344.75 is: 3,516.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.31 : 8,711.65 = 2,344.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.31/8,711.65 = 2,344.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.31x = 8,711.65 × 2,344.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.31x = 20,426,641.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,426,641.34/5,808.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.80

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