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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753, 8,629.66 and 1,857.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753, 8,629.66 and 1,857.80 is: 2,786.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753 : 8,629.66 = 1,857.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753/8,629.66 = 1,857.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753x = 8,629.66 × 1,857.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753x = 16,032,182.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,032,182.35/5,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.75

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