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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858.60, 8,782.78 and 2,737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858.60, 8,782.78 and 2,737.96 is: 4,104.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858.60 : 8,782.78 = 2,737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858.60/8,782.78 = 2,737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858.60x = 8,782.78 × 2,737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858.60x = 24,046,900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,046,900.33/5,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.55

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