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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.95, 8,707.46 and 2,297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.95, 8,707.46 and 2,297.53 is: 3,443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.95 : 8,707.46 = 2,297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.95/8,707.46 = 2,297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.95x = 8,707.46 × 2,297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.95x = 20,005,650.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,005,650.57/5,808.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.94

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