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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,809.88, 8,713.80 and 1,649.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,809.88, 8,713.80 and 1,649.31 is: 2,473.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,809.88 : 8,713.80 = 1,649.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,809.88/8,713.80 = 1,649.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,809.88x = 8,713.80 × 1,649.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,809.88x = 14,371,757.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,371,757.48/5,809.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.68

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