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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,929.90, 8,895.06 and 2,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,929.90, 8,895.06 and 2,034.28 is: 3,051.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,929.90 : 8,895.06 = 2,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,929.90/8,895.06 = 2,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,929.90x = 8,895.06 × 2,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,929.90x = 18,095,042.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,095,042.66/5,929.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.49

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