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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,919.77, 8,881.04 and 1,759.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,919.77, 8,881.04 and 1,759.81 is: 2,640.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,919.77 : 8,881.04 = 1,759.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,919.77/8,881.04 = 1,759.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,919.77x = 8,881.04 × 1,759.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,919.77x = 15,628,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,628,889.80/5,919.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.12

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