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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.64, 8,640.97 and 1,810.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.64, 8,640.97 and 1,810.74 is: 2,716.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.64 : 8,640.97 = 1,810.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.64/8,640.97 = 1,810.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.64x = 8,640.97 × 1,810.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.64x = 15,646,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,646,563.78/5,759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.59

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