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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,869.71, 8,805.87 and 1,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,869.71, 8,805.87 and 1,974 is: 2,961.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,869.71 : 8,805.87 = 1,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,869.71/8,805.87 = 1,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,869.71x = 8,805.87 × 1,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,869.71x = 17,382,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,382,787.38/5,869.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.44

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