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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.50, 8,926.96 and 2,054.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.50, 8,926.96 and 2,054.40 is: 3,082.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.50 : 8,926.96 = 2,054.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.50/8,926.96 = 2,054.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.50x = 8,926.96 × 2,054.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.50x = 18,339,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,339,546.62/5,950.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.02

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