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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.66, 8,849.52 and 2,610.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.66, 8,849.52 and 2,610.90 is: 3,915.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.66 : 8,849.52 = 2,610.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.66/8,849.52 = 2,610.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.66x = 8,849.52 × 2,610.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.66x = 23,105,211.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105,211.77/5,901.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.04

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