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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.68, 8,802.78 and 2,410.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.68, 8,802.78 and 2,410.36 is: 3,614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.68 : 8,802.78 = 2,410.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.68/8,802.78 = 2,410.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.68x = 8,802.78 × 2,410.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.68x = 21,217,868.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,217,868.80/5,870.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.21

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