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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.95, 8,632.22 and 1,859.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.95, 8,632.22 and 1,859.25 is: 2,788.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.95 : 8,632.22 = 1,859.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.95/8,632.22 = 1,859.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.95x = 8,632.22 × 1,859.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.95x = 16,049,445.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,049,445.74/5,754.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.81

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