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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.84, 8,855.78 and 2,393.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.84, 8,855.78 and 2,393.90 is: 3,590.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.84 : 8,855.78 = 2,393.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.84/8,855.78 = 2,393.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.84x = 8,855.78 × 2,393.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.84x = 21,199,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,199,851.74/5,903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.86

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