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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.91, 8,808.78 and 1,976.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.91, 8,808.78 and 1,976.02 is: 2,964.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.91 : 8,808.78 = 1,976.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.91/8,808.78 = 1,976.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.91x = 8,808.78 × 1,976.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.91x = 17,406,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,406,290.62/5,871.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.33

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