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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,737.61, 8,606.80 and 1,841.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,737.61, 8,606.80 and 1,841.78 is: 2,762.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,737.61 : 8,606.80 = 1,841.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,737.61/8,606.80 = 1,841.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,737.61x = 8,606.80 × 1,841.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,737.61x = 15,851,784.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,851,784.47/5,737.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.79

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