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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,766.42, 8,650.89 and 1,870.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,766.42, 8,650.89 and 1,870.74 is: 2,806.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,766.42 : 8,650.89 = 1,870.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,766.42/8,650.89 = 1,870.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,766.42x = 8,650.89 × 1,870.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,766.42x = 16,183,565.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,183,565.96/5,766.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.52

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