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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.44, 8,859.78 and 2,393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.44, 8,859.78 and 2,393.28 is: 3,590.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.44 : 8,859.78 = 2,393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.44/8,859.78 = 2,393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.44x = 8,859.78 × 2,393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.44x = 21,203,934.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,203,934.28/5,905.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.58

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