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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.49, 8,860.52 and 1,959.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.49, 8,860.52 and 1,959.02 is: 2,937.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.49 : 8,860.52 = 1,959.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.49/8,860.52 = 1,959.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.49x = 8,860.52 × 1,959.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.49x = 17,357,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,357,896.49/5,908.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.79

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