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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,897.08, 8,845.58 and 1,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,897.08, 8,845.58 and 1,948.28 is: 2,922.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,897.08 : 8,845.58 = 1,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,897.08/8,845.58 = 1,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,897.08x = 8,845.58 × 1,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,897.08x = 17,233,666.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,233,666.60/5,897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,922.41

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