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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.08, 8,888.91 and 2,029.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.08, 8,888.91 and 2,029.58 is: 3,044.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.08 : 8,888.91 = 2,029.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.08/8,888.91 = 2,029.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.08x = 8,888.91 × 2,029.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.08x = 18,040,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,040,753.96/5,925.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.81

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