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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,941.42, 8,905.82 and 2,242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,941.42, 8,905.82 and 2,242.08 is: 3,360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,941.42 : 8,905.82 = 2,242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,941.42/8,905.82 = 2,242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,941.42x = 8,905.82 × 2,242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,941.42x = 19,967,549.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,967,549.70/5,941.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.74

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