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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.72, 8,867.40 and 2,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.72, 8,867.40 and 2,448 is: 3,672.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.72 : 8,867.40 = 2,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.72/8,867.40 = 2,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.72x = 8,867.40 × 2,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.72x = 21,707,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,707,395.20/5,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.55

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