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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.88, 8,899.84 and 2,039.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.88, 8,899.84 and 2,039.60 is: 3,058.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.88 : 8,899.84 = 2,039.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.88/8,899.84 = 2,039.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.88x = 8,899.84 × 2,039.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.88x = 18,152,113.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,152,113.66/5,934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.55

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