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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.41, 8,865.59 and 1,750.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.41, 8,865.59 and 1,750.44 is: 2,625.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.41 : 8,865.59 = 1,750.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.41/8,865.59 = 1,750.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.41x = 8,865.59 × 1,750.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.41x = 15,518,683.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,518,683.36/5,910.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.65

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