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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,869.94, 8,802.68 and 1,708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,869.94, 8,802.68 and 1,708.56 is: 2,562.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,869.94 : 8,802.68 = 1,708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,869.94/8,802.68 = 1,708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,869.94x = 8,802.68 × 1,708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,869.94x = 15,039,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039,898.40/5,869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.19

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