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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.87, 8,849.75 and 1,741.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.87, 8,849.75 and 1,741.34 is: 2,611.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.87 : 8,849.75 = 1,741.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.87/8,849.75 = 1,741.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.87x = 8,849.75 × 1,741.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.87x = 15,410,423.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,410,423.67/5,901.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.11

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