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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,869.92, 8,804.88 and 2,361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,869.92, 8,804.88 and 2,361.52 is: 3,542.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,869.92 : 8,804.88 = 2,361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,869.92/8,804.88 = 2,361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,869.92x = 8,804.88 × 2,361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,869.92x = 20,792,900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,792,900.22/5,869.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.28

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