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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,942.93, 8,908.07 and 2,243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,942.93, 8,908.07 and 2,243.58 is: 3,362.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,942.93 : 8,908.07 = 2,243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,942.93/8,908.07 = 2,243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,942.93x = 8,908.07 × 2,243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,942.93x = 19,985,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,985,956.47/5,942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.98

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