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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,881.05, 8,815.92 and 2,182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,881.05, 8,815.92 and 2,182.26 is: 3,271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,881.05 : 8,815.92 = 2,182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,881.05/8,815.92 = 2,182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,881.05x = 8,815.92 × 2,182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,881.05x = 19,238,629.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,238,629.58/5,881.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.29

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