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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.02, 8,800.80 and 2,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.02, 8,800.80 and 2,404 is: 3,606.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.02 : 8,800.80 = 2,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.02/8,800.80 = 2,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.02x = 8,800.80 × 2,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.02x = 21,157,123.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,157,123.20/5,867.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.11

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