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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,854.41, 8,784.58 and 2,566.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,854.41, 8,784.58 and 2,566.62 is: 3,851.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,854.41 : 8,784.58 = 2,566.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,854.41/8,784.58 = 2,566.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,854.41x = 8,784.58 × 2,566.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,854.41x = 22,546,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,546,678.72/5,854.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.23

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