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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.40, 8,888.72 and 2,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.40, 8,888.72 and 2,030.24 is: 3,045.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.40 : 8,888.72 = 2,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.40/8,888.72 = 2,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.40x = 8,888.72 × 2,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.40x = 18,046,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,046,234.89/5,926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.06

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