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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,887.48, 8,830.40 and 2,189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,887.48, 8,830.40 and 2,189.16 is: 3,283.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,887.48 : 8,830.40 = 2,189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,887.48/8,830.40 = 2,189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,887.48x = 8,830.40 × 2,189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,887.48x = 19,331,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,331,158.46/5,887.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.44

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