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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,897.37, 8,839.90 and 2,197.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,897.37, 8,839.90 and 2,197.99 is: 3,294.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,897.37 : 8,839.90 = 2,197.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,897.37/8,839.90 = 2,197.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,897.37x = 8,839.90 × 2,197.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,897.37x = 19,430,011.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,430,011.80/5,897.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.69

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