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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.71, 8,891.42 and 2,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.71, 8,891.42 and 2,030.88 is: 3,046.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.71 : 8,891.42 = 2,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.71/8,891.42 = 2,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.71x = 8,891.42 × 2,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.71x = 18,057,396.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,057,396.90/5,926.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.78

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