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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,851.68, 8,777.52 and 2,389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,851.68, 8,777.52 and 2,389.20 is: 3,583.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,851.68 : 8,777.52 = 2,389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,851.68/8,777.52 = 2,389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,851.68x = 8,777.52 × 2,389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,851.68x = 20,971,250.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,971,250.78/5,851.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.80

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