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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,902.74, 8,855.33 and 2,204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,902.74, 8,855.33 and 2,204.08 is: 3,306.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,902.74 : 8,855.33 = 2,204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,902.74/8,855.33 = 2,204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,902.74x = 8,855.33 × 2,204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,902.74x = 19,517,822.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,517,822.59/5,902.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.57

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