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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,896.95, 8,844.84 and 2,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,896.95, 8,844.84 and 2,001.30 is: 3,001.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,896.95 : 8,844.84 = 2,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,896.95/8,844.84 = 2,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,896.95x = 8,844.84 × 2,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,896.95x = 17,701,178.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701,178.29/5,896.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.75

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