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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.20, 8,852.20 and 2,005.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.20, 8,852.20 and 2,005.90 is: 3,008.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.20 : 8,852.20 = 2,005.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.20/8,852.20 = 2,005.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.20x = 8,852.20 × 2,005.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.20x = 17,756,627.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,756,627.98/5,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.99

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