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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.44, 8,649.06 and 1,870.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.44, 8,649.06 and 1,870.84 is: 2,805.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.44 : 8,649.06 = 1,870.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.44/8,649.06 = 1,870.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.44x = 8,649.06 × 1,870.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.44x = 16,181,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181,007.41/5,768.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.09

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