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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.15, 8,890.44 and 2,030.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.15, 8,890.44 and 2,030.86 is: 3,046.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.15 : 8,890.44 = 2,030.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.15/8,890.44 = 2,030.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.15x = 8,890.44 × 2,030.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.15x = 18,055,238.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,055,238.98/5,926.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.71

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