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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.54, 8,807.34 and 1,710.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.54, 8,807.34 and 1,710.46 is: 2,566.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.54 : 8,807.34 = 1,710.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.54/8,807.34 = 1,710.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.54x = 8,807.34 × 1,710.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.54x = 15,064,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,064,550.19/5,870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.13

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