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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.56, 8,898.96 and 2,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.56, 8,898.96 and 2,041.44 is: 3,062.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.56 : 8,898.96 = 2,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.56/8,898.96 = 2,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.56x = 8,898.96 × 2,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.56x = 18,166,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,166,692.90/5,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.20

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