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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.48, 8,888.22 and 2,029.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.48, 8,888.22 and 2,029.86 is: 3,044.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.48 : 8,888.22 = 2,029.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.48/8,888.22 = 2,029.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.48x = 8,888.22 × 2,029.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.48x = 18,041,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,041,842.25/5,925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.79

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