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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,850.52, 8,774.46 and 1,690.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,850.52, 8,774.46 and 1,690.52 is: 2,535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,850.52 : 8,774.46 = 1,690.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,850.52/8,774.46 = 1,690.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,850.52x = 8,774.46 × 1,690.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,850.52x = 14,833,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,833,400.12/5,850.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.40

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