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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,850.83, 8,770.71 and 1,952.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,850.83, 8,770.71 and 1,952.44 is: 2,926.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,850.83 : 8,770.71 = 1,952.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,850.83/8,770.71 = 1,952.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,850.83x = 8,770.71 × 1,952.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,850.83x = 17,124,270.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,124,270.43/5,850.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.81

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