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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,873.41, 8,810.27 and 1,977.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,873.41, 8,810.27 and 1,977.82 is: 2,966.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,873.41 : 8,810.27 = 1,977.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,873.41/8,810.27 = 1,977.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,873.41x = 8,810.27 × 1,977.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,873.41x = 17,425,103.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425,103.71/5,873.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.78

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