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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.88, 8,893.84 and 2,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.88, 8,893.84 and 2,035.60 is: 3,052.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.88 : 8,893.84 = 2,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.88/8,893.84 = 2,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.88x = 8,893.84 × 2,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.88x = 18,104,300.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,104,300.70/5,930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.55

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