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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,897.28, 8,845.38 and 2,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,897.28, 8,845.38 and 2,001.24 is: 3,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,897.28 : 8,845.38 = 2,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,897.28/8,845.38 = 2,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,897.28x = 8,845.38 × 2,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,897.28x = 17,701,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701,728.27/5,897.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.68

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