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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.48, 8,787.24 and 1,754.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.48, 8,787.24 and 1,754.48 is: 2,631.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.48 : 8,787.24 = 1,754.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.48/8,787.24 = 1,754.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.48x = 8,787.24 × 1,754.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.48x = 15,417,036.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,417,036.84/5,858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.58

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