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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.60, 8,852.40 and 2,613.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.60, 8,852.40 and 2,613.84 is: 3,920.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.60 : 8,852.40 = 2,613.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.60/8,852.40 = 2,613.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.60x = 8,852.40 × 2,613.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.60x = 23,138,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,138,757.22/5,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.76

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