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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.96, 8,870.40 and 1,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.96, 8,870.40 and 1,808 is: 2,712.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.96 : 8,870.40 = 1,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.96/8,870.40 = 1,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.96x = 8,870.40 × 1,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.96x = 16,037,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,037,683.20/5,912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.29

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