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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.28, 8,889.90 and 2,033.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.28, 8,889.90 and 2,033.76 is: 3,048.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.28 : 8,889.90 = 2,033.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.28/8,889.90 = 2,033.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.28x = 8,889.90 × 2,033.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.28x = 18,079,923.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,079,923.02/5,930.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.75

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