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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.92, 8,651.94 and 1,874.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.92, 8,651.94 and 1,874.44 is: 2,811.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.92 : 8,651.94 = 1,874.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.92/8,651.94 = 1,874.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.92x = 8,651.94 × 1,874.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.92x = 16,217,542.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,217,542.41/5,768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.19

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