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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.55, 8,865.82 and 1,750.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.55, 8,865.82 and 1,750.59 is: 2,625.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.55 : 8,865.82 = 1,750.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.55/8,865.82 = 1,750.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.55x = 8,865.82 × 1,750.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.55x = 15,520,415.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,520,415.83/5,910.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.88

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