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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.44, 8,960.22 and 1,870.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.44, 8,960.22 and 1,870.44 is: 2,805.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.44 : 8,960.22 = 1,870.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.44/8,960.22 = 1,870.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.44x = 8,960.22 × 1,870.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.44x = 16,759,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,759,553.90/5,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.21

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