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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,938.49, 8,908.95 and 2,042.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,938.49, 8,908.95 and 2,042.39 is: 3,064.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,938.49 : 8,908.95 = 2,042.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,938.49/8,908.95 = 2,042.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,938.49x = 8,908.95 × 2,042.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,938.49x = 18,195,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,195,550.39/5,938.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.00

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