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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,659.76, 8,487.54 and 1,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,659.76, 8,487.54 and 1,961 is: 2,940.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,659.76 : 8,487.54 = 1,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,659.76/8,487.54 = 1,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,659.76x = 8,487.54 × 1,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,659.76x = 16,644,065.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,644,065.94/5,659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.77

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