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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,879.93, 8,821.24 and 1,719.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,879.93, 8,821.24 and 1,719.83 is: 2,580.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,879.93 : 8,821.24 = 1,719.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,879.93/8,821.24 = 1,719.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,879.93x = 8,821.24 × 1,719.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,879.93x = 15,171,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171,050.94/5,879.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.14

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