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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,940.41, 8,910.86 and 2,242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,940.41, 8,910.86 and 2,242.55 is: 3,363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,940.41 : 8,910.86 = 2,242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,940.41/8,910.86 = 2,242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,940.41x = 8,910.86 × 2,242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,940.41x = 19,983,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,983,060.16/5,940.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.92

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