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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.28, 8,846.42 and 2,003.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.28, 8,846.42 and 2,003.02 is: 3,002.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.28 : 8,846.42 = 2,003.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.28/8,846.42 = 2,003.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.28x = 8,846.42 × 2,003.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.28x = 17,719,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,719,556.19/5,901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.66

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