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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.80, 8,903.49 and 2,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.80, 8,903.49 and 2,644.20 is: 3,968.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.80 : 8,903.49 = 2,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.80/8,903.49 = 2,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.80x = 8,903.49 × 2,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.80x = 23,542,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,542,608.26/5,932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.21

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