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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.48, 8,881.48 and 2,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.48, 8,881.48 and 2,029.76 is: 3,041.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.48 : 8,881.48 = 2,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.48/8,881.48 = 2,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.48x = 8,881.48 × 2,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.48x = 18,027,272.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,027,272.84/5,927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.30

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