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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.02, 8,880.71 and 2,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.02, 8,880.71 and 2,023.52 is: 3,035.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.02 : 8,880.71 = 2,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.02/8,880.71 = 2,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.02x = 8,880.71 × 2,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.02x = 17,970,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,970,239.78/5,920.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.50

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