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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.22, 8,858.17 and 1,522.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.22, 8,858.17 and 1,522.67 is: 2,284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.22 : 8,858.17 = 1,522.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.22/8,858.17 = 1,522.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.22x = 8,858.17 × 1,522.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.22x = 13,488,069.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,488,069.71/5,905.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.09

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