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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.56, 8,805.78 and 1,766.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.56, 8,805.78 and 1,766.56 is: 2,649.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.56 : 8,805.78 = 1,766.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.56/8,805.78 = 1,766.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.56x = 8,805.78 × 1,766.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.56x = 15,555,938.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,555,938.72/5,870.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,649.82

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