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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.70, 8,890.98 and 2,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.70, 8,890.98 and 2,229.20 is: 3,344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.70 : 8,890.98 = 2,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.70/8,890.98 = 2,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.70x = 8,890.98 × 2,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.70x = 19,819,772.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,819,772.62/5,926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.15

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