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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,890.96, 8,834.18 and 2,379.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,890.96, 8,834.18 and 2,379.75 is: 3,568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,890.96 : 8,834.18 = 2,379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,890.96/8,834.18 = 2,379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,890.96x = 8,834.18 × 2,379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,890.96x = 21,023,139.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,023,139.86/5,890.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.71

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