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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,861.46, 8,788.35 and 2,348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,861.46, 8,788.35 and 2,348.91 is: 3,521.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,861.46 : 8,788.35 = 2,348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,861.46/8,788.35 = 2,348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,861.46x = 8,788.35 × 2,348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,861.46x = 20,643,043.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,643,043.20/5,861.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.83

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