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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,852.69, 8,774.93 and 2,154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,852.69, 8,774.93 and 2,154.43 is: 3,230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,852.69 : 8,774.93 = 2,154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,852.69/8,774.93 = 2,154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,852.69x = 8,774.93 × 2,154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,852.69x = 18,905,003.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,905,003.38/5,852.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.14

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