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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.56, 8,888.58 and 2,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.56, 8,888.58 and 2,030 is: 3,045.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.56 : 8,888.58 = 2,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.56/8,888.58 = 2,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.56x = 8,888.58 × 2,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.56x = 18,043,817.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,043,817.40/5,925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.08

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