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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.23, 8,901.96 and 2,239.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.23, 8,901.96 and 2,239.57 is: 3,359.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.23 : 8,901.96 = 2,239.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.23/8,901.96 = 2,239.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.23x = 8,901.96 × 2,239.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.23x = 19,936,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,936,562.56/5,934.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.59

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