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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,860.84, 8,792.06 and 1,964.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,860.84, 8,792.06 and 1,964.36 is: 2,946.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860.84 : 8,792.06 = 1,964.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860.84/8,792.06 = 1,964.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860.84x = 8,792.06 × 1,964.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860.84x = 17,270,770.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,270,770.98/5,860.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.81

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