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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.60, 8,881.96 and 2,024.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.60, 8,881.96 and 2,024.10 is: 3,036.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.60 : 8,881.96 = 2,024.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.60/8,881.96 = 2,024.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.60x = 8,881.96 × 2,024.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.60x = 17,977,975.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977,975.24/5,920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.51

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