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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,853.65, 8,780.45 and 1,958.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,853.65, 8,780.45 and 1,958.05 is: 2,937.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,853.65 : 8,780.45 = 1,958.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,853.65/8,780.45 = 1,958.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,853.65x = 8,780.45 × 1,958.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,853.65x = 17,192,560.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,192,560.12/5,853.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.07

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