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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.41, 8,661.61 and 1,391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.41, 8,661.61 and 1,391.86 is: 2,087.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.41 : 8,661.61 = 1,391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.41/8,661.61 = 1,391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.41x = 8,661.61 × 1,391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.41x = 12,055,748.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,055,748.49/5,774.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.79

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