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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.58, 8,845.22 and 1,737.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.58, 8,845.22 and 1,737.13 is: 2,604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.58 : 8,845.22 = 1,737.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.58/8,845.22 = 1,737.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.58x = 8,845.22 × 1,737.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.58x = 15,365,271.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,365,271.07/5,898.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.91

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