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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.84, 8,852.78 and 2,391.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.84, 8,852.78 and 2,391.90 is: 3,587.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.84 : 8,852.78 = 2,391.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.84/8,852.78 = 2,391.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.84x = 8,852.78 × 2,391.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.84x = 21,174,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,174,964.48/5,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.86

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