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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.64, 8,409.61 and 1,858.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.64, 8,409.61 and 1,858.56 is: 2,787.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.64 : 8,409.61 = 1,858.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.64/8,409.61 = 1,858.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.64x = 8,409.61 × 1,858.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.64x = 15,629,735.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,629,735.55/5,607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.22

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