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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,861, 8,792.94 and 1,757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,861, 8,792.94 and 1,757 is: 2,635.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,861 : 8,792.94 = 1,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,861/8,792.94 = 1,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,861x = 8,792.94 × 1,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,861x = 15,449,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,449,195.58/5,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.93

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