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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.40, 8,901.78 and 2,038.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.40, 8,901.78 and 2,038.75 is: 3,058.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.40 : 8,901.78 = 2,038.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.40/8,901.78 = 2,038.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.40x = 8,901.78 × 2,038.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.40x = 18,148,503.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,148,503.98/5,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.19

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