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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843, 8,764.56 and 1,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843, 8,764.56 and 1,739 is: 2,608.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843 : 8,764.56 = 1,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843/8,764.56 = 1,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843x = 8,764.56 × 1,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843x = 15,241,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,241,569.84/5,843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.52

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