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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.90, 8,858.32 and 2,982.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.90, 8,858.32 and 2,982.26 is: 4,476.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.90 : 8,858.32 = 2,982.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.90/8,858.32 = 2,982.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.90x = 8,858.32 × 2,982.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.90x = 26,417,798.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,417,798.71/5,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.15

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