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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,810.69, 8,719.46 and 2,301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,810.69, 8,719.46 and 2,301.04 is: 3,452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,810.69 : 8,719.46 = 2,301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,810.69/8,719.46 = 2,301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,810.69x = 8,719.46 × 2,301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,810.69x = 20,063,826.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,063,826.24/5,810.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.92

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