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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,939.64, 8,910.27 and 2,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,939.64, 8,910.27 and 2,043 is: 3,064.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,939.64 : 8,910.27 = 2,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,939.64/8,910.27 = 2,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,939.64x = 8,910.27 × 2,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,939.64x = 18,203,681.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,203,681.61/5,939.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.78

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