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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.58, 8,928.96 and 2,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.58, 8,928.96 and 2,253.04 is: 3,379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.58 : 8,928.96 = 2,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.58/8,928.96 = 2,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.58x = 8,928.96 × 2,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.58x = 20,117,304.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,117,304.04/5,952.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.59

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