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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,893.63, 8,843.90 and 2,198.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,893.63, 8,843.90 and 2,198.41 is: 3,298.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,893.63 : 8,843.90 = 2,198.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,893.63/8,843.90 = 2,198.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,893.63x = 8,843.90 × 2,198.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,893.63x = 19,442,518.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,442,518.20/5,893.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.90

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