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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.44, 8,792.48 and 1,965.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.44, 8,792.48 and 1,965.02 is: 2,948.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.44 : 8,792.48 = 1,965.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.44/8,792.48 = 1,965.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.44x = 8,792.48 × 1,965.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.44x = 17,277,360.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,277,360.00/5,860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.13

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