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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,809.96, 8,708.91 and 2,298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,809.96, 8,708.91 and 2,298.52 is: 3,445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,809.96 : 8,708.91 = 2,298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,809.96/8,708.91 = 2,298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,809.96x = 8,708.91 × 2,298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,809.96x = 20,017,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,017,603.81/5,809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.39

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