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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.41, 8,922.50 and 2,053.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.41, 8,922.50 and 2,053.89 is: 3,079.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.41 : 8,922.50 = 2,053.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.41/8,922.50 = 2,053.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.41x = 8,922.50 × 2,053.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.41x = 18,325,868.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,325,868.27/5,950.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.76

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