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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,486.74, 8,227.31 and 1,786.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,486.74, 8,227.31 and 1,786.59 is: 2,678.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,486.74 : 8,227.31 = 1,786.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,486.74/8,227.31 = 1,786.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,486.74x = 8,227.31 × 1,786.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,486.74x = 14,698,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,698,820.84/5,486.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.97

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