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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,735.62, 8,604.76 and 1,786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,735.62, 8,604.76 and 1,786.68 is: 2,680.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,735.62 : 8,604.76 = 1,786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,735.62/8,604.76 = 1,786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,735.62x = 8,604.76 × 1,786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,735.62x = 15,373,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,373,952.60/5,735.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.43

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