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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.50, 8,888.30 and 2,029.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.50, 8,888.30 and 2,029.94 is: 3,044.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.50 : 8,888.30 = 2,029.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.50/8,888.30 = 2,029.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.50x = 8,888.30 × 2,029.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.50x = 18,042,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,042,715.70/5,925.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.93

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