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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,921.74, 8,882.64 and 2,026.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,921.74, 8,882.64 and 2,026.18 is: 3,039.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,921.74 : 8,882.64 = 2,026.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,921.74/8,882.64 = 2,026.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,921.74x = 8,882.64 × 2,026.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,921.74x = 17,997,827.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,997,827.52/5,921.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.28

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