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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.44, 8,858.20 and 2,010.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.44, 8,858.20 and 2,010.48 is: 3,014.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.44 : 8,858.20 = 2,010.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.44/8,858.20 = 2,010.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.44x = 8,858.20 × 2,010.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.44x = 17,809,233.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,809,233.94/5,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.71

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