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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.58, 8,662.32 and 1,878.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.58, 8,662.32 and 1,878.84 is: 2,818.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.58 : 8,662.32 = 1,878.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.58/8,662.32 = 1,878.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.58x = 8,662.32 × 1,878.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.58x = 16,275,113.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,275,113.31/5,774.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.41

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