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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.30, 8,797.77 and 1,969.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.30, 8,797.77 and 1,969.38 is: 2,954.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.30 : 8,797.77 = 1,969.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.30/8,797.77 = 1,969.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.30x = 8,797.77 × 1,969.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.30x = 17,326,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,326,152.28/5,865.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.01

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