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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,929.90, 8,895.03 and 2,034.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,929.90, 8,895.03 and 2,034.25 is: 3,051.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,929.90 : 8,895.03 = 2,034.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,929.90/8,895.03 = 2,034.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,929.90x = 8,895.03 × 2,034.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,929.90x = 18,094,714.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,094,714.78/5,929.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.44

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