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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,897.68, 8,846.40 and 1,737.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,897.68, 8,846.40 and 1,737.59 is: 2,606.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,897.68 : 8,846.40 = 1,737.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,897.68/8,846.40 = 1,737.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,897.68x = 8,846.40 × 1,737.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,897.68x = 15,371,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,371,416.18/5,897.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.35

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