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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,940.74, 8,905.48 and 2,042.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,940.74, 8,905.48 and 2,042.42 is: 3,061.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,940.74 : 8,905.48 = 2,042.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,940.74/8,905.48 = 2,042.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,940.74x = 8,905.48 × 2,042.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,940.74x = 18,188,680.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,188,680.83/5,940.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.68

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