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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.57, 8,889.78 and 2,230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.57, 8,889.78 and 2,230.22 is: 3,343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.57 : 8,889.78 = 2,230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.57/8,889.78 = 2,230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.57x = 8,889.78 × 2,230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.57x = 19,826,165.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,826,165.15/5,930.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.05

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