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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.64, 8,860.80 and 2,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.64, 8,860.80 and 2,444 is: 3,665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.64 : 8,860.80 = 2,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.64/8,860.80 = 2,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.64x = 8,860.80 × 2,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.64x = 21,655,795.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,655,795.20/5,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.11

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