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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.59, 8,895.58 and 1,770.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.59, 8,895.58 and 1,770.63 is: 2,655.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.59 : 8,895.58 = 1,770.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.59/8,895.58 = 1,770.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.59x = 8,895.58 × 1,770.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.59x = 15,750,780.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,750,780.82/5,930.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.85

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