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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.49, 8,890.97 and 2,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.49, 8,890.97 and 2,229.44 is: 3,344.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.49 : 8,890.97 = 2,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.49/8,890.97 = 2,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.49x = 8,890.97 × 2,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.49x = 19,821,828.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,821,828.55/5,927.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.05

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