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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.19, 8,878.46 and 2,023.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.19, 8,878.46 and 2,023.69 is: 3,034.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.19 : 8,878.46 = 2,023.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.19/8,878.46 = 2,023.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.19x = 8,878.46 × 2,023.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.19x = 17,967,218.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,967,218.40/5,920.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.90

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