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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.94, 8,882.49 and 2,960.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.94, 8,882.49 and 2,960.93 is: 4,441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.94 : 8,882.49 = 2,960.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.94/8,882.49 = 2,960.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.94x = 8,882.49 × 2,960.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.94x = 26,300,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,300,431.12/5,920.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.94

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