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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.24, 8,853.37 and 1,741.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.24, 8,853.37 and 1,741.08 is: 2,612.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.24 : 8,853.37 = 1,741.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.24/8,853.37 = 1,741.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.24x = 8,853.37 × 1,741.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.24x = 15,414,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,414,425.44/5,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.07

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