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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.58, 8,889.66 and 2,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.58, 8,889.66 and 2,030.08 is: 3,045.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.58 : 8,889.66 = 2,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.58/8,889.66 = 2,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.58x = 8,889.66 × 2,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.58x = 18,046,720.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,046,720.97/5,925.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.56

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