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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,946.65, 8,920.80 and 2,050.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,946.65, 8,920.80 and 2,050.55 is: 3,076.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,946.65 : 8,920.80 = 2,050.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,946.65/8,920.80 = 2,050.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,946.65x = 8,920.80 × 2,050.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,946.65x = 18,292,501.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,292,501.84/5,946.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.10

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