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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.92, 8,896.80 and 1,770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.92, 8,896.80 and 1,770.88 is: 2,656.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.92 : 8,896.80 = 1,770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.92/8,896.80 = 1,770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.92x = 8,896.80 × 1,770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.92x = 15,755,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,755,165.18/5,930.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.45

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