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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,851.74, 8,779.05 and 1,747.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,851.74, 8,779.05 and 1,747.74 is: 2,622.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,851.74 : 8,779.05 = 1,747.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,851.74/8,779.05 = 1,747.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,851.74x = 8,779.05 × 1,747.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,851.74x = 15,343,496.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,343,496.85/5,851.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.04

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