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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.88, 8,806.32 and 1,974.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.88, 8,806.32 and 1,974.96 is: 2,962.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.88 : 8,806.32 = 1,974.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.88/8,806.32 = 1,974.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.88x = 8,806.32 × 1,974.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.88x = 17,392,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,392,129.75/5,870.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.44

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