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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.72, 8,663.68 and 1,879.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.72, 8,663.68 and 1,879.36 is: 2,819.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.72 : 8,663.68 = 1,879.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.72/8,663.68 = 1,879.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.72x = 8,663.68 × 1,879.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.72x = 16,282,173.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,282,173.64/5,774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.56

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