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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.80, 8,853.64 and 2,441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.80, 8,853.64 and 2,441.04 is: 3,658.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.80 : 8,853.64 = 2,441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.80/8,853.64 = 2,441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.80x = 8,853.64 × 2,441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.80x = 21,612,089.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,612,089.39/5,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.85

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