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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.32, 8,900.88 and 2,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.32, 8,900.88 and 2,039 is: 3,058.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.32 : 8,900.88 = 2,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.32/8,900.88 = 2,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.32x = 8,900.88 × 2,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.32x = 18,148,894.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,148,894.32/5,934.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.29

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