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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,888.88, 8,832.28 and 2,190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,888.88, 8,832.28 and 2,190.24 is: 3,284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,888.88 : 8,832.28 = 2,190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,888.88/8,832.28 = 2,190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,888.88x = 8,832.28 × 2,190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,888.88x = 19,344,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,344,812.95/5,888.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.97

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