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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,812.08, 8,719.74 and 2,302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,812.08, 8,719.74 and 2,302.38 is: 3,454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812.08 : 8,719.74 = 2,302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812.08/8,719.74 = 2,302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812.08x = 8,719.74 × 2,302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812.08x = 20,076,154.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,076,154.98/5,812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.21

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