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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,897.94, 8,846.78 and 1,737.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,897.94, 8,846.78 and 1,737.84 is: 2,606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,897.94 : 8,846.78 = 1,737.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,897.94/8,846.78 = 1,737.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,897.94x = 8,846.78 × 1,737.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,897.94x = 15,374,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,374,279.47/5,897.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.72

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