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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,948.35, 8,922.18 and 1,788.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,948.35, 8,922.18 and 1,788.27 is: 2,682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,948.35 : 8,922.18 = 1,788.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,948.35/8,922.18 = 1,788.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,948.35x = 8,922.18 × 1,788.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,948.35x = 15,955,257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,955,257.89/5,948.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.30

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