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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.92, 8,661.48 and 1,879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.92, 8,661.48 and 1,879.30 is: 2,818.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.92 : 8,661.48 = 1,879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.92/8,661.48 = 1,879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.92x = 8,661.48 × 1,879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.92x = 16,277,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,277,519.36/5,774.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.66

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