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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,948.55, 8,923.23 and 2,390.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,948.55, 8,923.23 and 2,390.67 is: 3,586.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,948.55 : 8,923.23 = 2,390.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,948.55/8,923.23 = 2,390.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,948.55x = 8,923.23 × 2,390.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,948.55x = 21,332,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,332,498.26/5,948.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.17

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