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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.40, 8,895.72 and 2,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.40, 8,895.72 and 2,034.72 is: 3,052.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.40 : 8,895.72 = 2,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.40/8,895.72 = 2,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.40x = 8,895.72 × 2,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.40x = 18,100,299.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,100,299.40/5,930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.12

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