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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,944.52, 8,910.93 and 2,819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,944.52, 8,910.93 and 2,819 is: 4,225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,944.52 : 8,910.93 = 2,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,944.52/8,910.93 = 2,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,944.52x = 8,910.93 × 2,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,944.52x = 25,119,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,119,911.67/5,944.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.73

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