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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,900.57, 8,850.78 and 2,390.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,900.57, 8,850.78 and 2,390.55 is: 3,585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,900.57 : 8,850.78 = 2,390.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,900.57/8,850.78 = 2,390.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,900.57x = 8,850.78 × 2,390.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,900.57x = 21,158,239.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158,239.64/5,900.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.79

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