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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.76, 8,770.08 and 1,741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.76, 8,770.08 and 1,741.76 is: 2,613.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.76 : 8,770.08 = 1,741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.76/8,770.08 = 1,741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.76x = 8,770.08 × 1,741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.76x = 15,275,374.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,275,374.54/5,845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.07

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