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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.64, 8,883.20 and 2,636.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.64, 8,883.20 and 2,636.80 is: 3,956.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.64 : 8,883.20 = 2,636.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.64/8,883.20 = 2,636.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.64x = 8,883.20 × 2,636.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.64x = 23,423,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,423,221.76/5,920.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.20

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