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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.97, 8,882.33 and 2,024.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.97, 8,882.33 and 2,024.46 is: 3,036.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.97 : 8,882.33 = 2,024.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.97/8,882.33 = 2,024.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.97x = 8,882.33 × 2,024.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.97x = 17,981,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,981,911.67/5,920.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.99

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