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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.74, 8,928.22 and 2,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.74, 8,928.22 and 2,055.24 is: 3,083.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.74 : 8,928.22 = 2,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.74/8,928.22 = 2,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.74x = 8,928.22 × 2,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.74x = 18,349,634.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,349,634.87/5,951.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.07

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