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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.79, 8,630.73 and 1,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.79, 8,630.73 and 1,858.20 is: 2,787.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.79 : 8,630.73 = 1,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.79/8,630.73 = 1,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.79x = 8,630.73 × 1,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.79x = 16,037,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,037,622.49/5,753.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.31

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