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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,904.67, 8,856.46 and 1,800.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,904.67, 8,856.46 and 1,800.67 is: 2,700.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,904.67 : 8,856.46 = 1,800.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,904.67/8,856.46 = 1,800.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,904.67x = 8,856.46 × 1,800.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,904.67x = 15,947,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,947,508.54/5,904.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.83

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