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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.44, 8,879.34 and 2,409.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.44, 8,879.34 and 2,409.54 is: 3,613.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.44 : 8,879.34 = 2,409.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.44/8,879.34 = 2,409.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.44x = 8,879.34 × 2,409.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.44x = 21,395,124.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,395,124.90/5,920.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.77

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