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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.16, 8,774.60 and 2,151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.16, 8,774.60 and 2,151.10 is: 3,226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.16 : 8,774.60 = 2,151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.16/8,774.60 = 2,151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.16x = 8,774.60 × 2,151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.16x = 18,875,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,875,042.06/5,849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.97

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