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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,904.17, 8,858.31 and 2,619.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,904.17, 8,858.31 and 2,619.57 is: 3,930.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,904.17 : 8,858.31 = 2,619.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,904.17/8,858.31 = 2,619.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,904.17x = 8,858.31 × 2,619.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,904.17x = 23,205,001.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,205,001.26/5,904.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.27

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