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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.31, 8,588.93 and 1,976.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.31, 8,588.93 and 1,976.07 is: 2,964.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.31 : 8,588.93 = 1,976.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.31/8,588.93 = 1,976.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.31x = 8,588.93 × 1,976.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.31x = 16,972,331.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,972,331.85/5,725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.44

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