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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,940.60, 8,908.80 and 2,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,940.60, 8,908.80 and 2,044.08 is: 3,065.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,940.60 : 8,908.80 = 2,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,940.60/8,908.80 = 2,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,940.60x = 8,908.80 × 2,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,940.60x = 18,210,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,210,299.90/5,940.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.40

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