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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.42, 8,849.39 and 2,386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.42, 8,849.39 and 2,386.67 is: 3,580.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.42 : 8,849.39 = 2,386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.42/8,849.39 = 2,386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.42x = 8,849.39 × 2,386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.42x = 21,120,517.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,120,517.45/5,898.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.71

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