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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,857.60, 8,783.36 and 2,159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,857.60, 8,783.36 and 2,159.68 is: 3,238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,857.60 : 8,783.36 = 2,159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,857.60/8,783.36 = 2,159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,857.60x = 8,783.36 × 2,159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,857.60x = 18,969,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,969,246.92/5,857.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.40

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