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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.50, 8,894.40 and 2,233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.50, 8,894.40 and 2,233.12 is: 3,349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.50 : 8,894.40 = 2,233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.50/8,894.40 = 2,233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.50x = 8,894.40 × 2,233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.50x = 19,862,262.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,862,262.53/5,930.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.17

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