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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.78, 8,883.18 and 2,029.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.78, 8,883.18 and 2,029.26 is: 3,042.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.78 : 8,883.18 = 2,029.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.78/8,883.18 = 2,029.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.78x = 8,883.18 × 2,029.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.78x = 18,026,281.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,026,281.85/5,925.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.01

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