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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,897.16, 8,846.88 and 2,001.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,897.16, 8,846.88 and 2,001.48 is: 3,002.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,897.16 : 8,846.88 = 2,001.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,897.16/8,846.88 = 2,001.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,897.16x = 8,846.88 × 2,001.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,897.16x = 17,706,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,706,853.38/5,897.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.61

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