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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,897.36, 8,840.28 and 2,611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,897.36, 8,840.28 and 2,611.28 is: 3,914.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,897.36 : 8,840.28 = 2,611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,897.36/8,840.28 = 2,611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,897.36x = 8,840.28 × 2,611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,897.36x = 23,084,446.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,084,446.36/5,897.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.37

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