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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,939.80, 8,908.48 and 2,044.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,939.80, 8,908.48 and 2,044.51 is: 3,066.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,939.80 : 8,908.48 = 2,044.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,939.80/8,908.48 = 2,044.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,939.80x = 8,908.48 × 2,044.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,939.80x = 18,213,476.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,213,476.44/5,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.35

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