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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.74, 8,848.10 and 2,610.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.74, 8,848.10 and 2,610.95 is: 3,916.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.74 : 8,848.10 = 2,610.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.74/8,848.10 = 2,610.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.74x = 8,848.10 × 2,610.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.74x = 23,101,908.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,101,908.98/5,898.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.42

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