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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.90, 8,887.50 and 2,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.90, 8,887.50 and 2,029.28 is: 3,043.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.90 : 8,887.50 = 2,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.90/8,887.50 = 2,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.90x = 8,887.50 × 2,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.90x = 18,035,226
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,035,226/5,924.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.97

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