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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,944.29, 8,917.44 and 2,047.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,944.29, 8,917.44 and 2,047.78 is: 3,072.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,944.29 : 8,917.44 = 2,047.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,944.29/8,917.44 = 2,047.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,944.29x = 8,917.44 × 2,047.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,944.29x = 18,260,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,260,970.27/5,944.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.02

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