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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.96, 8,797.98 and 1,761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.96, 8,797.98 and 1,761 is: 2,641.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.96 : 8,797.98 = 1,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.96/8,797.98 = 1,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.96x = 8,797.98 × 1,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.96x = 15,493,242.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,493,242.78/5,865.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,641.21

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