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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.39, 8,940.59 and 2,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.39, 8,940.59 and 2,064.80 is: 3,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.39 : 8,940.59 = 2,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.39/8,940.59 = 2,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.39x = 8,940.59 × 2,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.39x = 18,460,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,460,475.21/5,960.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.20

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