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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.78, 8,848.08 and 2,005.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.78, 8,848.08 and 2,005.92 is: 3,008.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.78 : 8,848.08 = 2,005.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.78/8,848.08 = 2,005.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.78x = 8,848.08 × 2,005.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.78x = 17,748,540.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,748,540.63/5,898.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.85

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