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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.59, 8,797.38 and 1,970.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.59, 8,797.38 and 1,970.25 is: 2,953.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.59 : 8,797.38 = 1,970.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.59/8,797.38 = 1,970.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.59x = 8,797.38 × 1,970.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.59x = 17,333,037.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,333,037.95/5,868.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,953.53

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