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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.50, 8,888.89 and 2,230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.50, 8,888.89 and 2,230.36 is: 3,342.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.50 : 8,888.89 = 2,230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.50/8,888.89 = 2,230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.50x = 8,888.89 × 2,230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.50x = 19,825,424.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,825,424.70/5,930.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.96

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