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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.46, 8,895.96 and 2,037.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.46, 8,895.96 and 2,037.60 is: 3,056.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.46 : 8,895.96 = 2,037.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.46/8,895.96 = 2,037.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.46x = 8,895.96 × 2,037.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.46x = 18,126,408.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,126,408.10/5,930.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.49

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