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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,852.70, 8,783.51 and 2,158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,852.70, 8,783.51 and 2,158.43 is: 3,239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,852.70 : 8,783.51 = 2,158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,852.70/8,783.51 = 2,158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,852.70x = 8,783.51 × 2,158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,852.70x = 18,958,536.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,958,536.78/5,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.28

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