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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,889.90, 8,835.34 and 1,729.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,889.90, 8,835.34 and 1,729.74 is: 2,594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,889.90 : 8,835.34 = 1,729.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,889.90/8,835.34 = 1,729.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,889.90x = 8,835.34 × 1,729.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,889.90x = 15,282,841.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,282,841.01/5,889.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.75

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