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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,897.88, 8,844.80 and 2,001.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,897.88, 8,844.80 and 2,001.38 is: 3,001.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,897.88 : 8,844.80 = 2,001.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,897.88/8,844.80 = 2,001.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,897.88x = 8,844.80 × 2,001.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,897.88x = 17,701,751.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701,751.59/5,897.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.38

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