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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,486.05, 8,230.68 and 1,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,486.05, 8,230.68 and 1,976 is: 2,964.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,486.05 : 8,230.68 = 1,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,486.05/8,230.68 = 1,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,486.05x = 8,230.68 × 1,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,486.05x = 16,263,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,263,823.68/5,486.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.58

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