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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.60, 8,901.48 and 2,038.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.60, 8,901.48 and 2,038.92 is: 3,058.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.60 : 8,901.48 = 2,038.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.60/8,901.48 = 2,038.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.60x = 8,901.48 × 2,038.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.60x = 18,149,405.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,149,405.60/5,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.24

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