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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,938.61, 8,902.31 and 2,040.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,938.61, 8,902.31 and 2,040.28 is: 3,058.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,938.61 : 8,902.31 = 2,040.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,938.61/8,902.31 = 2,040.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,938.61x = 8,902.31 × 2,040.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,938.61x = 18,163,150.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,163,150.33/5,938.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.49

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