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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.58, 8,791.26 and 1,965.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.58, 8,791.26 and 1,965.02 is: 2,947.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.58 : 8,791.26 = 1,965.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.58/8,791.26 = 1,965.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.58x = 8,791.26 × 1,965.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.58x = 17,275,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,275,001.73/5,860.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.66

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