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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.46, 8,790.30 and 2,741.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.46, 8,790.30 and 2,741.81 is: 4,110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.46 : 8,790.30 = 2,741.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.46/8,790.30 = 2,741.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.46x = 8,790.30 × 2,741.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.46x = 24,101,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,101,288.49/5,863.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,110.42

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