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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,769.72, 8,654.94 and 1,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,769.72, 8,654.94 and 1,874.52 is: 2,811.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,769.72 : 8,654.94 = 1,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,769.72/8,654.94 = 1,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,769.72x = 8,654.94 × 1,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,769.72x = 16,223,858.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,223,858.13/5,769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.90

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