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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.90, 8,896.56 and 2,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.90, 8,896.56 and 2,035.28 is: 3,052.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.90 : 8,896.56 = 2,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.90/8,896.56 = 2,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.90x = 8,896.56 × 2,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.90x = 18,106,990.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,106,990.64/5,930.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.99

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