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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,953.38, 8,930.46 and 2,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,953.38, 8,930.46 and 2,057.28 is: 3,086.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,953.38 : 8,930.46 = 2,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,953.38/8,930.46 = 2,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,953.38x = 8,930.46 × 2,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,953.38x = 18,372,456.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,372,456.75/5,953.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.05

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