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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.40, 8,710.08 and 2,109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.40, 8,710.08 and 2,109.40 is: 3,163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.40 : 8,710.08 = 2,109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.40/8,710.08 = 2,109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.40x = 8,710.08 × 2,109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.40x = 18,373,042.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,373,042.75/5,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.18

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