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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.77, 8,798.90 and 2,400.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.77, 8,798.90 and 2,400.75 is: 3,602.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.77 : 8,798.90 = 2,400.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.77/8,798.90 = 2,400.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.77x = 8,798.90 × 2,400.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.77x = 21,123,947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,123,947.17/5,863.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.45

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