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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.48, 8,870.04 and 2,985.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.48, 8,870.04 and 2,985.84 is: 4,480.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.48 : 8,870.04 = 2,985.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.48/8,870.04 = 2,985.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.48x = 8,870.04 × 2,985.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.48x = 26,484,520.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,484,520.23/5,910.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.94

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