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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.41, 8,928.83 and 2,254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.41, 8,928.83 and 2,254.91 is: 3,382.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.41 : 8,928.83 = 2,254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.41/8,928.83 = 2,254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.41x = 8,928.83 × 2,254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.41x = 20,133,652.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,133,652.14/5,952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.44

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