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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,904.69, 8,858.56 and 1,744.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,904.69, 8,858.56 and 1,744.53 is: 2,617.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,904.69 : 8,858.56 = 1,744.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,904.69/8,858.56 = 1,744.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,904.69x = 8,858.56 × 1,744.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,904.69x = 15,454,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,454,023.68/5,904.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.25

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