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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.82, 8,853.64 and 2,005.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.82, 8,853.64 and 2,005.31 is: 3,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.82 : 8,853.64 = 2,005.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.82/8,853.64 = 2,005.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.82x = 8,853.64 × 2,005.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.82x = 17,754,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,754,309.95/5,901.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.28

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