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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,902.97, 8,854.25 and 1,742.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,902.97, 8,854.25 and 1,742.81 is: 2,614.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,902.97 : 8,854.25 = 1,742.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,902.97/8,854.25 = 1,742.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,902.97x = 8,854.25 × 1,742.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,902.97x = 15,431,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,431,222.46/5,902.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,614.15

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