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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,840.08, 8,761.92 and 2,041.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,840.08, 8,761.92 and 2,041.10 is: 3,062.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,840.08 : 8,761.92 = 2,041.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,840.08/8,761.92 = 2,041.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,840.08x = 8,761.92 × 2,041.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,840.08x = 17,883,954.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,883,954.91/5,840.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.28

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