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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,822.76, 8,734.46 and 1,719.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,822.76, 8,734.46 and 1,719.08 is: 2,578.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,822.76 : 8,734.46 = 1,719.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,822.76/8,734.46 = 1,719.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,822.76x = 8,734.46 × 1,719.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,822.76x = 15,015,235.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,015,235.50/5,822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.71

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