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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,902.80, 8,851.68 and 2,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,902.80, 8,851.68 and 2,005.44 is: 3,007.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,902.80 : 8,851.68 = 2,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,902.80/8,851.68 = 2,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,902.80x = 8,851.68 × 2,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,902.80x = 17,751,513.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,751,513.14/5,902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.30

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