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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.79, 8,774.56 and 1,901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.79, 8,774.56 and 1,901.17 is: 2,851.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.79 : 8,774.56 = 1,901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.79/8,774.56 = 1,901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.79x = 8,774.56 × 1,901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.79x = 16,681,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,681,943.58/5,849.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.72

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