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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,918.50, 8,879.26 and 2,220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,918.50, 8,879.26 and 2,220.74 is: 3,331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,918.50 : 8,879.26 = 2,220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,918.50/8,879.26 = 2,220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,918.50x = 8,879.26 × 2,220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,918.50x = 19,718,527.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,718,527.85/5,918.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.68

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