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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.85, 8,713.34 and 2,297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.85, 8,713.34 and 2,297.34 is: 3,446.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.85 : 8,713.34 = 2,297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.85/8,713.34 = 2,297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.85x = 8,713.34 × 2,297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.85x = 20,017,504.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,017,504.52/5,808.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.04

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