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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,734.79, 8,603.43 and 1,785.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,734.79, 8,603.43 and 1,785.97 is: 2,679.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,734.79 : 8,603.43 = 1,785.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,734.79/8,603.43 = 1,785.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,734.79x = 8,603.43 × 1,785.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,734.79x = 15,365,423.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,365,423.54/5,734.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.33

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