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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.80, 8,884.80 and 2,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.80, 8,884.80 and 2,027.20 is: 3,039.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.80 : 8,884.80 = 2,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.80/8,884.80 = 2,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.80x = 8,884.80 × 2,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.80x = 18,011,266.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,011,266.56/5,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.98

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