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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.60, 8,886.42 and 2,028.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.60, 8,886.42 and 2,028.86 is: 3,043.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.60 : 8,886.42 = 2,028.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.60/8,886.42 = 2,028.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.60x = 8,886.42 × 2,028.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.60x = 18,029,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,029,302.08/5,924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.13

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