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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.20, 8,854.55 and 1,957.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.20, 8,854.55 and 1,957.44 is: 2,934.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.20 : 8,854.55 = 1,957.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.20/8,854.55 = 1,957.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.20x = 8,854.55 × 1,957.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.20x = 17,332,240.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,332,240.56/5,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.09

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