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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.03, 8,764.55 and 1,460.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.03, 8,764.55 and 1,460.49 is: 2,190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.03 : 8,764.55 = 1,460.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.03/8,764.55 = 1,460.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.03x = 8,764.55 × 1,460.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.03x = 12,800,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,800,555.45/5,843.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.74

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