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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,941.38, 8,912.97 and 2,044.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,941.38, 8,912.97 and 2,044.89 is: 3,067.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,941.38 : 8,912.97 = 2,044.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,941.38/8,912.97 = 2,044.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,941.38x = 8,912.97 × 2,044.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,941.38x = 18,226,043.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,226,043.22/5,941.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.64

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