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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.68, 8,807.74 and 1,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.68, 8,807.74 and 1,977 is: 2,965.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.68 : 8,807.74 = 1,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.68/8,807.74 = 1,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.68x = 8,807.74 × 1,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.68x = 17,412,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,412,901.98/5,872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,965.07

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