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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,853.36, 8,780.40 and 1,957.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,853.36, 8,780.40 and 1,957.44 is: 2,936.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,853.36 : 8,780.40 = 1,957.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,853.36/8,780.40 = 1,957.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,853.36x = 8,780.40 × 1,957.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,853.36x = 17,187,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,187,106.18/5,853.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,936.28

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