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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,936.20, 8,905.10 and 2,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,936.20, 8,905.10 and 2,041.80 is: 3,062.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,936.20 : 8,905.10 = 2,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,936.20/8,905.10 = 2,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,936.20x = 8,905.10 × 2,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,936.20x = 18,182,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,182,433.18/5,936.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.98

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