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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,866.85, 8,792.98 and 2,581.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,866.85, 8,792.98 and 2,581.49 is: 3,869.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,866.85 : 8,792.98 = 2,581.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,866.85/8,792.98 = 2,581.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,866.85x = 8,792.98 × 2,581.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,866.85x = 22,699,005.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,699,005.47/5,866.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.03

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