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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.79, 8,783.73 and 1,960.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.79, 8,783.73 and 1,960.50 is: 2,940.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.79 : 8,783.73 = 1,960.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.79/8,783.73 = 1,960.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.79x = 8,783.73 × 1,960.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.79x = 17,220,502.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,220,502.67/5,855.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.77

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