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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,899.40, 8,846.72 and 2,610.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,899.40, 8,846.72 and 2,610.26 is: 3,914.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,899.40 : 8,846.72 = 2,610.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,899.40/8,846.72 = 2,610.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,899.40x = 8,846.72 × 2,610.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,899.40x = 23,092,239.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,092,239.35/5,899.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.34

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