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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.68, 8,852.52 and 1,519.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.68, 8,852.52 and 1,519.17 is: 2,278.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.68 : 8,852.52 = 1,519.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.68/8,852.52 = 1,519.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.68x = 8,852.52 × 1,519.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.68x = 13,448,482.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,448,482.81/5,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.76

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