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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,897.80, 8,846.70 and 2,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,897.80, 8,846.70 and 2,607.40 is: 3,911.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,897.80 : 8,846.70 = 2,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,897.80/8,846.70 = 2,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,897.80x = 8,846.70 × 2,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,897.80x = 23,066,885.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,066,885.58/5,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.10

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