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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,904.70, 8,855.42 and 1,744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,904.70, 8,855.42 and 1,744.54 is: 2,616.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,904.70 : 8,855.42 = 1,744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,904.70/8,855.42 = 1,744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,904.70x = 8,855.42 × 1,744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,904.70x = 15,448,590.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,448,590.13/5,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.32

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