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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,778.55, 8,665.08 and 2,853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,778.55, 8,665.08 and 2,853.44 is: 4,278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,778.55 : 8,665.08 = 2,853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,778.55/8,665.08 = 2,853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,778.55x = 8,665.08 × 2,853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,778.55x = 24,725,285.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,725,285.88/5,778.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.80

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