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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.92, 8,922.32 and 2,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.92, 8,922.32 and 2,054.72 is: 3,081.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.92 : 8,922.32 = 2,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.92/8,922.32 = 2,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.92x = 8,922.32 × 2,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.92x = 18,332,869.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,332,869.35/5,949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.20

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