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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.29, 8,806.96 and 1,710.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.29, 8,806.96 and 1,710.20 is: 2,565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.29 : 8,806.96 = 1,710.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.29/8,806.96 = 1,710.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.29x = 8,806.96 × 1,710.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.29x = 15,061,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,061,662.99/5,870.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.74

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