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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.80, 8,929.92 and 2,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.80, 8,929.92 and 2,254.16 is: 3,381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.80 : 8,929.92 = 2,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.80/8,929.92 = 2,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.80x = 8,929.92 × 2,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.80x = 20,129,468.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129,468.47/5,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.51

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