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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.66, 8,782.19 and 1,694.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.66, 8,782.19 and 1,694.76 is: 2,541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.66 : 8,782.19 = 1,694.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.66/8,782.19 = 1,694.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.66x = 8,782.19 × 1,694.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.66x = 14,883,660.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,883,660.41/5,855.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.76

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