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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.80, 8,852.70 and 2,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.80, 8,852.70 and 2,611.40 is: 3,917.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.80 : 8,852.70 = 2,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.80/8,852.70 = 2,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.80x = 8,852.70 × 2,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.80x = 23,117,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,117,940.78/5,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.10

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