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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,904.52, 8,858.83 and 2,619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,904.52, 8,858.83 and 2,619.92 is: 3,930.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,904.52 : 8,858.83 = 2,619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,904.52/8,858.83 = 2,619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,904.52x = 8,858.83 × 2,619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,904.52x = 23,209,425.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,209,425.89/5,904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.79

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