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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.92, 8,905.80 and 2,239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.92, 8,905.80 and 2,239.74 is: 3,360.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.92 : 8,905.80 = 2,239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.92/8,905.80 = 2,239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.92x = 8,905.80 × 2,239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.92x = 19,946,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,946,676.49/5,934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.90

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