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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,948.53, 8,926.90 and 2,052.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,948.53, 8,926.90 and 2,052.95 is: 3,080.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,948.53 : 8,926.90 = 2,052.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,948.53/8,926.90 = 2,052.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,948.53x = 8,926.90 × 2,052.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,948.53x = 18,326,429.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,326,429.59/5,948.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.84

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