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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.85, 8,928.59 and 2,255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.85, 8,928.59 and 2,255.37 is: 3,383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.85 : 8,928.59 = 2,255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.85/8,928.59 = 2,255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.85x = 8,928.59 × 2,255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.85x = 20,137,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,137,262.75/5,951.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.36

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