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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.40, 8,879.52 and 2,410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.40, 8,879.52 and 2,410.94 is: 3,615.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.40 : 8,879.52 = 2,410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.40/8,879.52 = 2,410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.40x = 8,879.52 × 2,410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.40x = 21,407,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,407,989.95/5,920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.97

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