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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.70, 8,926.28 and 1,791.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.70, 8,926.28 and 1,791.30 is: 2,687.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.70 : 8,926.28 = 1,791.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.70/8,926.28 = 1,791.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.70x = 8,926.28 × 1,791.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.70x = 15,989,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,989,591.78/5,950.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.01

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