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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,941.91, 8,914.28 and 2,046.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,941.91, 8,914.28 and 2,046.35 is: 3,070.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,941.91 : 8,914.28 = 2,046.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,941.91/8,914.28 = 2,046.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,941.91x = 8,914.28 × 2,046.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,941.91x = 18,241,682.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,241,682.07/5,941.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.01

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