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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.33, 8,878.17 and 2,220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.33, 8,878.17 and 2,220.54 is: 3,329.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.33 : 8,878.17 = 2,220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.33/8,878.17 = 2,220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.33x = 8,878.17 × 2,220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.33x = 19,714,323.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,714,323.28/5,920.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.94

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