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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.42, 8,849.38 and 2,202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.42, 8,849.38 and 2,202.66 is: 3,302.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.42 : 8,849.38 = 2,202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.42/8,849.38 = 2,202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.42x = 8,849.38 × 2,202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.42x = 19,492,175.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,492,175.35/5,901.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.96

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