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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.81, 8,849.74 and 2,201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.81, 8,849.74 and 2,201.06 is: 3,302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.81 : 8,849.74 = 2,201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.81/8,849.74 = 2,201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.81x = 8,849.74 × 2,201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.81x = 19,478,829.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,478,829.47/5,898.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.17

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