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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,900.58, 8,848.81 and 1,739.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,900.58, 8,848.81 and 1,739.49 is: 2,608.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,900.58 : 8,848.81 = 1,739.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,900.58/8,848.81 = 1,739.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,900.58x = 8,848.81 × 1,739.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,900.58x = 15,392,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392,385.50/5,900.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.62

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