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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.55, 8,925.78 and 1,790.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.55, 8,925.78 and 1,790.54 is: 2,685.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.55 : 8,925.78 = 1,790.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.55/8,925.78 = 1,790.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.55x = 8,925.78 × 1,790.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.55x = 15,981,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,981,966.12/5,950.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.80

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