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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,941.38, 8,912.98 and 2,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,941.38, 8,912.98 and 2,044.88 is: 3,067.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,941.38 : 8,912.98 = 2,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,941.38/8,912.98 = 2,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,941.38x = 8,912.98 × 2,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,941.38x = 18,225,974.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,225,974.54/5,941.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.63

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